Heat Transmission

Question 1

What are the 3 ways that heat can be transmitted?

Answer 1

Conduction
Convection
Radiation

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Question 2

Explain conduction and give an example

Answer 2

Heat energy is transferred from one molecule to it’s nearest neighbors.

Frying an egg

Question 3

Explain convection and give an example

Answer 3

Only in liquids and gases

Pan of water on the hob

Question 4

Explain radiation and give an example

Answer 4

Cooking food in a microwave

Question 5

What are the 3 possibilities when radiant energy falls on a body?

Answer 5

Transmission - energy passes through the body without warming it
Absorption - energy is absorbed by the body raising it’s temperature
Reflection - energy reflected back