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Transfer of Thermal Energy (student handout)
Name: Class: Date:
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?
Test Your Understanding:
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.
