Understanding Gravity, Convection/Conduction/Radiation

Front

What is gravity?

Back

The force that pulls everything toward the ground.

Front

Which of the following are kinds of heat transfer?

Back

Conduction, Convection, Radiation, All of the above.

Front

True or False: Any object with mass has gravity.

Back

True.

Front

What effect does air resistance have on falling objects?

Back

It makes objects fall slower.

Front

How does heat transfer occur when roasting marshmallows?

Back

Heat from the fire is radiated to the marshmallow.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as light.

Front

Give an example of conduction in everyday life.

Back

Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat.

Front

Give an example of convection in everyday life.

Back

Boiling water where hot water rises and cool water sinks.