The Principles of Heat, Light, and Sound
Heat
Heat is transferred three ways… Conduction Convection Radiation
The first form of heat transfer is… Conduction
Conduction is heat transferred by contact. Source: Maybryonline.org
Examples…
What stops heat transfer? An Insulator.
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The second form of heat transfer is… Convection
Hot rises, cold falls creating currents. “Older Than Dirt” WebQuest Think Energy (UK)
Examples of convection
The third form of heat transfer is… Radiation
Radiation is heat as an electromagnetic wave.
The wave becomes heat when it hits an object.
Examples of radiation
Quick Review!
Heat Transfer Review
1. Heat is transferred through direct contact. Conduction Convection Radiation
Hot air rising, cold air falling. Conduction Convection Radiation
3. Conduction Convection Radiation
4. Conduction Convection Radiation
5. Conduction Convection Radiation