Conduction, and Radiation

Front

What are the three kinds of heat transfer?

Back

Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Front

Heat transfers from an area of ____ temperature to an area of ___ temperature.

Back

High to low

Front

What is the transfer of thermal energy through 'space'?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is the original source of most of the energy that people use?

Back

Energy that reaches Earth by radiation from the sun.

Front

What happens when you touch a hot pot?

Back

You experience conduction.

Front

Define conduction.

Back

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

Front

Define convection.

Back

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

Front

Define radiation.

Back

Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

Touching a metal spoon in a hot pot.

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

Boiling water where hot water rises and cool water sinks.