Heat Transfer Quiz

What is the process called when heat travels through a solid material?

• Evaporation

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

How does heat transfer occur when hot air rises?

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

• Reflection

What type of heat transfer is demonstrated with a glowing red nail?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

At what speed does heat radiation travel?

• Speed of sound

• Speed of light

• Speed of wind

• Speed of water

What device is used to show the presence of radiation from the sun?

• Radiometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What happens to the radiometer when exposed to sunlight?

• It melts

• It stops spinning

• It spins faster

• It changes color

What is used to focus sunlight to cook a marshmallow?

• Convex lens

• Concave parabolic reflector

• Prism

• Flat mirror

What type of light is used to demonstrate heat absorption in cans?

• Visible light

• Infrared light

• X-ray light

• Ultraviolet light

Which can heats up faster under infrared light?

• Transparent can

• White can

• Black can

• Silver can

What should you do if you accidentally burn yourself?

• Put it in cold water

• Cover with a bandage

• Apply ice directly

• Apply heat