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Heat Transfer Quiz

Last updated over 5 years ago

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Question 1

1.

In your own words, describe heat transfer.

Question 2

2.

Thermal energy travels from areas that are hot to areas that are cold.

True

False

Question 3

3.

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

Question 4

4.

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

Question 5

5.

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

Question 6

6.

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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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

Question 10

10.

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