Conduction, Convection
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- Q1Which of the following describes conduction?The transfer of heat through direct contact between particlesThe transfer of heat through chemical reactionsThe transfer of heat through electromagnetic wavesThe transfer of heat through the movement of fluid30s
- Q2How does conduction differ from convection?Conduction involves the movement of fluid, while convection involves direct contact between particlesConduction and convection both involve the movement of fluidConduction and convection both involve direct contact between particlesConduction involves direct contact between particles, while convection involves the movement of fluid30s
- Q3What is an example of conduction?Holding a cold drink and feeling it become warmTouching a hot pan and feeling the heatFeeling the warmth of sunlight on your skinFeeling a breeze on a hot summer day30s
- Q4What is the primary mode of heat transfer in metals?ConvectionConductionAbsorptionRadiation30s
- Q5How does conduction differ from radiation?Conduction involves the movement of fluid, while radiation involves direct contact between particlesConduction involves direct contact between particles, while radiation involves the transfer of heat through electromagnetic wavesConduction and radiation both involve the movement of fluidConduction and radiation both involve direct contact between particles30s
- Q6Which process involves the transfer of heat through liquid or gas motion?EvaporationConductionRadiationConvection30s
- Q7What is the primary driving force behind convection?Velocity differencePressure differenceTemperature differenceDensity difference30s
- Q8Which of the following is an example of natural convection?Heat transfer through a glass windowHot air rising and cold air sinkingHeat transfer through a wooden tableHeat transfer through a metal rod30s
- Q9What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in a hot air balloon?ConductionRadiationEvaporationConvection30s
- Q10What is the name of the process by which hot air rises?ConvectionCondensationEvaporationSublimation30s