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Name: _______________________________________
Kraus
INTEGRATED SCIENCE/Energy
Date: __________________________ Hour: ________
ACTIVITY – Using Three Types of Heat Transfer to Make Popcorn
CONDUCTION CONVECTION RADIATION
Definition
Which preparation
method (microwave,
pan and air popper) is
an example of this type
of thermal energy
transfer?
Questions:
1. Do you have a preference for popcorn made by a certain method? If so, which one and
why?
2. Do you think the method of thermal energy transfer had an effect on how the popcorn
tasted? Explain.