Heat Transfer Flashcard

Front

There are ____________ ways heat can move from one object to another.

Back

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Front

Which type of heat transfer is an egg cooking in a pan?

Back

Conduction

Front

What happens when you grab the handle of a hot pot?

Back

You experience conduction.

Front

What is the process called when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

Back

Convection

Front

How does heat transfer from a heater to a person?

Back

Radiation

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 heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

Touching a hot stove.

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

Boiling water where hot water rises and cool water sinks.