Unit 4 Study Guide 23-24

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What type of energy does a wind turbine convert to electrical energy?

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Mechanical energy.

Front

What is the process called when a space heater heats up a cold room?

Back

Convection.

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What type of energy does a toaster convert to heat energy?

Back

Electrical energy.

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Front

What is the heat transfer method used when cooking scrambled eggs in a skillet on the stove?

Back

Conduction.

Front

What is the difference between Conduction and Convection?

Back

Convection can only transfer heat through fluids and gases, but Conduction can transfer heat through solids.

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Front

Define Conduction.

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Front

Define Convection.

Back

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

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Front

What is an example of Conduction in everyday life?

Back

Touching a hot stove.

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What is an example of Convection in everyday life?

Back

Boiling water.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Front

What is the primary method of heat transfer in a vacuum?

Back

Radiation.