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Name That Transfer
#1 Getting a sun tan is an example of what type of heat transfer? Radiation
#2 Toast in a toaster is an example of what type of heat transfer? Radiation
#3 A space heater in a bedroom is an example of what type of heat transfer? Convection
#4 Touching a hot pan in the oven is an example of what type of heat transfer? Conduction
#5 A pot sitting on a stove is an example of what type of heat transfer? Conduction
Conduction, Convection, or Radiation?
#1 Heat from the Sun reaches Earth as a result of which heat transfer? Radiation
#2 An egg cooking in a frying pan is an example of what type of heat transfer? conduction
#3 A man sitting next to his fireplace to get warm is an example of what type of heat transfer? Radiation
#4 A pot sitting on a hot burner. Conduction
#5 Using a heating blanket to get warm. Conduction
Anything Goes
#1 What are better conductors, metals or nonmetals? Metals
#2 What are better insulators, metals or nonmetals? Nonmetals
#3 What are better conductors, solids or liquids? Solids
#4 Thermal energy can be transferred through empty space by which heat transfer? radiation
#5 The end of a metal spoon will get warm when placed in boiling water because of what heat transfer? Conduction
Heat Transfer Experts
#1 What are the three types heat can be transferred? conduction, convection, radiation
#2 A person placing their cold hands over a warm fire Radiation
#3 Picking up a hot cup of coffee Conduction
#4 Macaroni rising and falling in a pot of boiling water Convection
#5 The ability of a material to conduct heat Thermal Conductivity
Define That
#1 Thermal energy that flows between objects due to a difference in temperature Heat
#2 Energy is transferred by direct contact. Conduction
#3 A material that conducts heat poorly Thermal insulator
#4 Energy is transferred by electromagnetic rays. Radiation
#5 Energy is transferred by mass motion of molecules Convection
Final Question
What does the abbreviation m/s stand for? Meters per second