Methods of Heat Transfer Conduction – Convection - Radiation
Transmission of Heat Movement of heat from colder to hotter item
Conduction Occurs when two objects touch Conductors- materials that are ready to conduct heat Insulators- materials that slow down conduction of heat
Convection Occurs in all unevenly heated liquids and gasses Occurs when heated substance itself moves
Radiation Only type of heat transfer that can occur in empty space
Quiz #6 Write what method of heat transfer is present in each situation.
A pot sitting on a hot burner. How the inside of a greenhouse works A person placing his hands over a warm fire Putting your wet shoes on a door vent to let it dry faster Picking up a hot cup of coffee