heat transfer

What is the primary method of heat transfer that does not require a medium for transmission?

• conduction
• convection
• evaporation
• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

When you touch a metal spoon that has been sitting in a hot pot of soup, which heat transfer method is occurring?

• conduction
• evaporation
• convection
• radiation

In which of the following materials does conduction of heat occur most rapidly?

• glass
• metals
• wood
• plastic

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which of the following best describes convection as a method of heat transfer?

• Heat transfer through direct contact between particles.

• Heat transfer through the movement of a fluid (liquid or gas).

• Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves.

• Heat transfer through a vacuum.

Which color of clothing is best for absorbing radiant heat from the sun?

• White

• Black

• Blue

• Green

A thermos bottle minimizes heat transfer primarily by reducing which method of heat transfer?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

When you place your cold hand near a warm electric heater, the heat is transferred primarily by:

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

Which substance is commonly used as insulation to slow down heat transfer by conduction?

• Aluminum

• Air

• Water

• Steel

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which statement about radiation is true?

• It requires a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) for heat transfer.

• It is the only method of heat transfer in a vacuum.

• It can only occur in metals.

• It is the slowest method of heat transfer.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Which of the following is an example of heat transfer by convection?

• Heating a metal spoon by placing it on a hot stove burner.

• Warming your hands by a campfire.

• Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

• Boiling water in a kettle on a stove.