IPC Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Radiation is when energy is transferred...

• by contact
• by flow of fluid in liquid or gas
• by waves or rays
• this is not an energy-transfer process

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Transfer of thermal energy through "touch" (direct contact)

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

___________________ is the type of heat transfer that occurs in fluids, such as warm air rising and cold air sinking; creating wind.

• Convection
• Conduction
• Radiation
• insulation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm.

• conduction
• convection
• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Johnny accidentally grabbed the handle of the hot pot.

• conduction
• convection
• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Two objects at different temperatures are in contact. Which of the following happens to their thermal energy?

• Their thermal energies remain the same.
• Thermal energy passes from the cooler object to the warmer object
• Thermal energy passes from the warmer object to the cooler object.
• Thermal energy passes back and forth equally between the two objects.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Which of the following is the best example of conduction?

• A light bulb warming a lampshade
• An egg cooking in a frying pan
• Water boiling in a pot
• Gases circulating in the atmosphere

Which example below is an example of radiation?

• Standing on a hot metal bridge
• The attic is warmer than the basement
• The Sun heating the Earth
• Touching hot sand with your feet

Which of the following is an application of convection?

• The movement of heat through a metal pan to the food.

• The use of ice box to keep drinks cool.

• The sea breeze that blows from sea to land.

• The use of wool blanket to keep the body warm.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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Which of the following correctly shows the direction of convection currents in water?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4