Conduction, Convection, and Radiation (edited 2021)

The transfer of energy as heat through a material.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• heat

• temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

The movement of matter due to differences in density that are caused by temperature variations.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• heat

• temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• heat

• temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• heat

• temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which type of heat transfer is demonstrated when microwaving popcorn?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Which type of heat transfer is demonstrated when ironing the wrinkles out of a shirt?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Which type of heat transfer requires objects to be touching?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Which type of heat transfer is demonstrated when a cat warms in a sunny spot?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Which type of heat transfer is demonstrated when air heats and cools moving the air because of density?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

Standing near a lamp.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation