Heat Transfer Quiz

Which method of heat transfer occurs mainly in solids?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Evaporation

What is the main method of heat transfer in liquids and gases?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Sublimation

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

• Heating a metal rod by touching it to a flame

• The Sun warming the Earth

• Boiling water in a pot

• Melting ice in your hand

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What is the unit of specific heat capacity in the SI system?

• J/kg

• J/kg°C

• W/mK

• N/m

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Which material is the best conductor of heat?

• Wood

• Glass

• Copper

• Plastic

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Which of the following is NOT an example of convection?

• Boiling water in a pot

• Warm air rising in a room

• Heating a metal spoon in hot soup

• Ocean currents

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Which process does NOT require a medium for heat transfer?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• All require a medium

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What does the specific heat capacity of a substance tell you?

• The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of the substance by 1°C

• The amount of heat needed to melt the substance

• The amount of heat needed to boil the substance

• The amount of heat needed to freeze the substance

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Which of the following is an application of conduction?

• Cooking food in a metal pan

• Heating water in a kettle

• The wind blowing leaves

• The Sun warming your skin

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Which of the following is an application of convection?

• Ironing clothes

• Air conditioning cooling a room

• Using a magnifying glass to focus sunlight

• Touching a hot stove

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