Introduction to Heat Transfer

How Thermal Energy Behaves

Multiple Choice

What type of matter would have the particles with the most kinetic energy (temperature)?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

Multiple Select

Which option would be an example of conduction (heat transfer through direct contact)?

• Setting a hot pan on a counter and the counter warming up

• Warm air rising

• The Sun warming the Earth

• Walking barefoot on a hot surface

Multiple Choice

Which of the following objects would be a good conductor?

• Wool

• Steel

• Cotton

• Rubber