Thermal energy transfer

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Thermal energy being transferred from a hot mug of cocoa to the table it is sitting on is an example of __________.

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conduction

Front

What is convection?

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The movement of gas or liquid in which warmer parts move up and the colder parts move down.

Front

Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer.

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Convection

Front

Walking on hot sand with your bare feet shows this type of heat transfer.

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conduction

Front

Ironing a shirt is an example of: condensation, evaporation, conduction, convection

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conduction

Front

How is heat being transferred to you when gathered around a campfire?

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radiation

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This is the transfer of thermal energy through "space".

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radiation

Front

What kind of heat transfer is occurring when the sun warms the sand?

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Radiation

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Heat transfer in boiling water.

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Convection

Front

Which material is the best conductor of heat? Options: glass, styrofoam, metal, wood

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metal