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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Convection at it's coldest

Convection can be cold, yes cold. It is obvious because of a cool gust of wind or a snowy breeze can make you cold. That cool gust of wind or snowy breeze is cooler than your face, so when it blows across your face, heat from your face will transfer to the wind and will leave your face cold.

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How many types of heat transfer are there?

A. 25
B. 3
C. 2
D. 4

Is radiation cold?

A. Yes
B. Maybe
C. No

What is an example of cold convection?

A. a cool breeze
B. Heat wave
C. cold plate

What heat transfer do you need sunscreen for?

A. Convection
B. Conduction
C. Balloon animals
D. Radiation

Can cold objects have heat energy?

A. No
B. Yes

Which of the following has more heat energy

A. An iceberg
B. Cup of tea
C. Both

What is an example of cold conduction?

A. Touching hot stove
B. Eating KFC
C. Touching an iceberg
D. The sun

What is an example of conduction?

A. steam
B. Touching hot stove
C. the sun