The video tutorial explains heat energy, also known as thermal energy, and how it is produced by the movement of molecules. It provides examples of heat energy in daily life, such as heaters, hot chocolate, and the sun. The tutorial then delves into the three methods of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction involves direct contact between solids, convection occurs in fluids due to temperature differences, and radiation transfers heat through waves without physical contact. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to think of examples and engage with the content.

What is another name for heat energy?

• Kinetic energy

• Chemical energy

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

Which of the following is an example of heat energy?

• A growing plant

• A flying airplane

• A cup of hot chocolate

• A running car

How is heat energy transferred from hot chocolate to cold milk?

• By radiation

• By evaporation

• By conduction

• By convection

What happens to molecules as they gain heat energy?

• They slow down

• They combine together

• They stop moving

• They vibrate and separate

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is conduction?

• Heat transfer through empty space

• Heat transfer by direct contact

• Heat transfer by chemical reaction

• Heat transfer through fluids

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

In the example of cooking a steak, where does the heat transfer start?

• From the pan to the burner

• From the air to the steak

• From the burner to the pan

• From the steak to the pan

What is radiation?

• Heat transfer by chemical reaction

• Heat transfer through direct contact

• Heat transfer through fluids

• Heat transfer without physical contact

How do alligators use radiation?

• By absorbing heat from the ground

• By absorbing heat from the Sun

• By absorbing heat from water

• By absorbing heat from other animals

What causes convection currents in boiling water?

• Difference in density

• Difference in color

• Difference in taste

• Difference in shape

What happens to water when it is heated at the bottom of a saucepan?

• It becomes more dense and sinks

• It becomes less dense and rises

• It stays at the bottom

• It evaporates immediately

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4