Heat and Energy Transfer

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solids, liquids, and gases.

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Which characteristic does not describe a gas?

Back

Definite shape and volume.

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Can energy be transferred from one store to another?

Back

Yes, energy can be transferred.

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How is heat energy transferred by radiation?

Back

Through space or objects not in contact with one another.

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How is heat energy transferred by convection?

Back

Through heated liquid or gas circulating.

Front

What is heat energy?

Back

Energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact with a hot material.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of liquids or gases.

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of energy through space without the need for a medium.

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

Touching a hot stove.