Conduction and Convection Notes Outline

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Conduction:
1. Thermal conduction is the transfer of energy from one substance to another through ______________________.
2. How does kinetic energy transfer from substances with high energy to those with low energy? ________________________.
3. If something feels hot it's because the object is __________________.

Convection:
1. Thermal energy is transferred in convection by the movement of a _______________.
2. What happens to the particles on the bottom of a pot of boiling water? ____________.
3. Why? _______________

Conductors and Insulators
1. Thermal conductors transfer thermal energy _______________________.
Example: _________________
2. Thermal insulators _______________ transfer thermal energy very well.
Example: _________________
3. Conductor or Insulator?
A. Skillet: _________
B. Wooden Spoon: ________
C. Stove Coil: ___________
D. Oven Mitt: __________
E. Styrofoam Cup: _________
F. Metal Spoon: ______________