Heat Transfer

Front

What is the transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the main way that heat is transferred when using a microwave?

Back

Radiation

Front

How is energy from the Sun transferred?

Back

By radiation

Front

In which state of matter does conduction occur?

Back

Solids

Front

What demonstrates the type of heat transfer where warm air rises and cool air sinks?

Back

Convection

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

Front

What is an example of convection in everyday life?

Back

Boiling water, where hot water rises and cool water sinks.

Front

What is an example of conduction?

Back

Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat.

Front

What is an example of radiation?

Back

Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.