Thermal Energy-Radiation

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You get sunburned due to __________ from the sun.

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radiation

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A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm. This is an example of ________.

Back

radiation

Front

Heat transfer in boiling water is an example of ________.

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convection

Front

A huge rock at the state park gets so hot during the day because of ________.

Back

radiation

Front

The baby chickens are kept warm from the heat lamps demonstrates this type of heat transfer.

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radiation

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

Front

Define conduction.

Back

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

Front

Define convection.

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

Front

Define radiation.

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light or infrared radiation.

Front

What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot pot of soup.