Heat Transfer Practice

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What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work.

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What is the transfer of heat energy by electromagnetic waves?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of heat energy by electromagnetic waves.

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What is an example of heat transfer when friends gather around a fire?

Back

This is an example of radiation.

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What happens to particles when the temperature of matter decreases?

Back

The particles slow down and move closer together.

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What is the transfer of heat by direct contact?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat by direct contact.

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What is convection?

Back

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

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What is conduction?

Back

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

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What is radiation?

Back

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

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction occurs in solids through direct contact, while convection occurs in fluids through movement.