Thermal Energy
Heat moves through liquids by the process of _______. A: Convection
What type of heat transfer is occurring at Point A? A: A-Convection A C B
Name an example of convection. A: EX: Hot air rising in a house; Hot air balloon rising
What type of heat transfer is occurring at Point B? A: B - Conduction A C B
Which type of heat energy occurs across open space? A: Radiation
What type of energy transfer occurs when a mug of hot tea warms cold hands? A: Conduction
Insulators serve to (increase, decrease or not change) the transfer of heat energy. A: Decrease
Name an example of radiation. A: EX: Sunlight warming the Earth; Heat lamps warming food
What type of heat energy transfer occurs when two objects touch? A: Conduction
If two objects have different temperatures, which direction does the heat move? A: From Hot to Cold
What is the goal for the movement of heat? A: To reach equilibrium
Can heat energy be created or destroyed? A: No
Explain how a hot air balloon works. A: The air in the balloon is heated which causes it to be less dense. The less dense air rises.
What type of heat transfer is occurring at Point C? A: C - Radiation A C B
What type of heat transfer occurs when an ice cream is melting on the sidewalk? A: Conduction
You get a sun burn from sitting in the sun all day. What type of heat transfer occurred? A: Radiation