Thermal Energy Transfer
By: Olivia N.
Thermal Energy
Thermal Energy - The energy of heat, which transfers from hotter objects to colder objects.
Examples - Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.
Convection
Convection - The transfer of heat from one place to another, when matter is in direct contact and is in motion due to density changes in liquid or gas
Examples - lava lamp, A hot air balloon, and an old fashioned radiator.
Conduction
Conduction - The transfer of heat that occurs when two objects of different temperatures touch: matter must be in direct contact.
Examples - Touching a stove and being burned, Ice cooling down your hand, and A cold iron skillet is placed onto a burning stovetop.
Radiation
Radiation - The transfer of heat that occurs through empty space, matter need not be in direct contact or be present.
Examples - Heat from the sun warming your face, Heat from a lightbulb, and Heat from a fire.