Formative flashcard on Heat Transfer(6.4c)

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What is heat transfer?

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The movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.

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What are the three main methods of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

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Define conduction.

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Give an example of conduction.

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Touching a hot handle and getting burned.

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Define convection.

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The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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Give an example of convection.

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cool water sinks.

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Define radiation.

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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Give an example of radiation.

Back

Feeling heat from the sun or a fireplace.

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What happens to gas when it cools?

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It is most likely to turn into a liquid.

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What are electromagnetic waves?

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Waves that can transfer heat through the vacuum of empty space.