Convection, conduction & radiation

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6 questions
1

Match the correct energy transfer to it's description

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Convection
The transfer of heat through direct contact.
Radiation
The transfer of heat by the movement of fluid states of matter
Conduction
The transfer off heat through infrared, does not need a medium to transfer
3

Decide if it is conduction, convection or radiation

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Conduction
A person touches the metal handle of a pot that’s been sitting on a hot stove and feels the heat immediately travel from the handle to their hand.
Convection
Water boiling in a pot
Radiation
Heat from the Sun warming your face
3

Why does a metal spoon feel warmer than a wooden spoon when stirring hot soup?

2

Explain why you feel heat from a fireplace even if you’re sitting across the room.

2

Describe what happens to air above a radiator and why.

0

Students write one new fact they learned about heat transfer or a question they still have.