Conduction convection and radiation
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- Q1How is heat transferred between two objects at different temperatures that are not in direct contact?RadiationConductionConvectionInsulation30s
- Q2What type of heat transfer occurs when you touch a metal pan that was heated on a stovetop?InsulationConductionRadiationConvection30s
- Q3Which of the following is an example of conduction?Feeling the sun's warmth on your skinWatching steam rise from a kettleSitting in front of a fireplaceTouching a metal spoon that has been in hot soup30s
- Q4Which method of heat transfer involves the movement of fluids or gases?ConductionInsulationRadiationConvection30s
- Q5Which type of heat transfer is most effective in a vacuum?InsulationRadiationConductionConvection30s
- Q6What is the speed of light in a vacuum?100,000 meters per second299,792,458 meters per second1,000,000 meters per second500,000 meters per second30s
- Q7How does heat conduction help in cooking food on a stove?Heat is convected from the stove to the pot, then to the food.Heat is radiated from the stove to the food.Heat is conducted from the food to the stove.Heat is conducted from the stove to the pot, then to the food, cooking it.30s
- Q8Which material is a good conductor of heat?WoodPlasticsGlassMetals30s
- Q9What happens to the particles in a material during heat conduction?The particles stop moving altogether.The particles vibrate more and transfer energy to neighboring particles.The particles move to a different location in the material.The particles become lighter.30s
- Q10Which of the following is an example of heat conduction in everyday life?A candle flame heating up a room.A hairdryer blowing hot air to dry wet hair.A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a cup of hot tea.A microwave heating up food using electromagnetic waves.30s
- Q11What term is used to describe the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids?RadiationAbsorptionConvectionConduction30s
- Q12What happens to the density of a fluid as it is heated?The density of the fluid increasesThe density of the fluid decreasesThe density of the fluid remains constantThe density of the fluid fluctuates30s
- Q13What is a common example of heat convection in everyday life?The radiation of heat from a fireThe circulation of warm air rising and cool air sinking in a roomThe conduction of heat from a stove to a potThe absorption of heat by a metal spoon30s
- Q14Which of the following best describes the process of heat radiation?Heat is transferred through direct contact between objectsHeat is transferred through convectionHeat is transferred through electromagnetic wavesHeat is transferred through sound waves30s
- Q15What is the primary way heat is transferred in a vacuum?Heat is transferred through convectionHeat is transferred through conductionHeat is transferred through radiationHeat is transferred through direct contact30s