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Heat Transfer Quiz

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Last updated over 5 years ago
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Question 1
1.

In your own words, describe heat transfer.

Question 2
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Question 3
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Question 4
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Question 5
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Question 6
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Explain how conductors work. Give one example of a conductor.

Question 7
7.

Explain how insulators work. Give one example of an insulator.

Question 8
8.

Describe why an ice cube melts when it is dropped into a hot liquid.

Question 9
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Question 10
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Give an example of conduction. Be sure to name the two objects involved in the heat transfer.

Thermal energy travels from areas that are hot to areas that are cold.
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False
What is conduction?
A The transfer of heat through space by electromagnetic waves
B The direct transfer of heat between objects that touch
C The transfer of heat through currents in a liquid or a gas
What is convection?
A The transfer of heat through space by electromagnetic waves
B The direct transfer of heat between objects that touch
C The transfer of heat through currents in a liquid or a gas
What is radiation?
A The transfer of heat through space by electromagnetic waves
B The direct transfer of heat between objects that touch
C The transfer of heat through currents in a liquid or a gas
Which of the following is an example of radiation?
A A metal door handle feels hot when you open the door
B A mug of coffee cools off when left on the counter
C You burn your mouth by eating pizza straight out of the oven
D The pavement gets hot after sunny summer day