Heat & Heat Transfer

Front

What is the only form of heat transfer that does not require matter?

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Radiation

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs when popping popcorn in the microwave?

Back

Radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

Heat is transferred from ________ areas to ______ areas.

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warmer, cooler

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the transfer of heat from one particle of matter to another through direct contact called?

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Conduction

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs only in fluids, such as water or air?

Back

Convection

Front

Define conduction in the context of heat transfer.

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Define convection in the context of heat transfer.

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

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is radiation in terms of heat transfer?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, which can occur in a vacuum.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

Give an example of conduction in everyday life.

Back

Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat transfer to your hand.

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Give an example of convection in everyday life.

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4