Heat Transfer

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Objective

I can describe how thermal energy moves from warmer objects to cooler objects through conduction, convection, or radiation.

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Define heat transfer and explain why a temperature difference is necessary for it to occur.

2

Describe the process of conduction and provide an example of a material with high thermal conductivity and a material with low thermal conductivity. Explain why they differ.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

A metal pot is placed on a hot stove. Describe how heat from the stove moves through the pot by conduction. A heater warms the air in a room. Describe how the warm air circulates throughout the room by convection.

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