Which of the following is NOT a method of heat transfer?

• Radiation

• Diffusion

• Convection

• Conduction

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In conduction, how is heat transferred through a material?

• By the vibration of atoms

• By electromagnetic waves

• By the flow of liquid

• By the movement of free electrons

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Which materials are typically good conductors of heat?

• Rubber

• Metals

• Plastic

• Wood

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What happens to the density of a liquid when it is heated?

• It decreases

• It increases

• It remains the same

• It fluctuates

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What is a convection current?

• A type of electromagnetic wave

• A method of heat transfer in a vacuum

• A flow of heat through a solid

• A cycle of rising and falling particles in a fluid

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How does a radiator primarily heat a room?

• By emitting infrared radiation

• By setting up convection currents

• By conducting heat through the walls

• By reflecting heat

Which type of wave is responsible for heat radiation?

• Gamma rays

• Microwaves

• X-rays

• Infrared waves

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Why do people wear lighter clothes in the summer?

• Lighter clothes emit less infrared radiation

• Lighter clothes absorb more infrared radiation

• Lighter clothes emit more infrared radiation

• Lighter clothes absorb less infrared radiation

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What can thermal cameras detect?

• Infrared radiation

• X-rays

• Visible light

• Ultraviolet light

What does a red area in a thermal image typically indicate?

• A region with moderate heat emission

• A region with low heat emission

• A region with high heat emission

• A region with no heat emission