Thermal Energy Transfer

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The transfer of energy through molecules in direct contact is ...

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Conduction

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The flow of energy that occurs when a warm liquid or gas rises.

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Convection

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The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.

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Radiation

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As you touch a hot stove, how does the heat transfer?

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From the stove to your hand by conduction.

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Why does a cold metal spoon placed in a pot of boiling water become hot?

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Thermal energy is transferred from the water to the spoon by conduction.

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In a lava lamp, the warm part rises and the cool part sinks. This is an example of: heat computation, convection, conduction, radiation

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convection

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What is observed in liquids and gases (air)?

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convection currents

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The movement of thermal energy from a region of _________________ temperature to a region of _____________________ temperature is called heat.

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higher, lower

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The rubber that makes up the handle on the pan is considered a thermal ___________________ because thermal energy moves slowly through this material.

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insulator

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Which example below is an example of conduction? Options: Boiling macaroni, The attic is warmer than the basement, The Sun heating the Earth, Touching hot sand with your feet

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Touching hot sand with your feet