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ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science

7.3.4.4Heat transfer

Heat transfer in ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 3.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.3.4.4.1Describe conduction, and good and bad conductors.
  2. 7.3.4.4.2Explain convection in liquids and gases using the kinetic theory.
  3. 7.3.4.4.3Identify good and bad reflectors, absorbers and emitters of heat.

Lessons

  • Applying thermal energy transfer

    24 min

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  • Conduction

    18 min

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  • Convection

    16 min

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  • Thermal radiation

    24 min

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Sample question

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Heat transfer: sample question

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A metal bench and a wooden bench have been in the same shade all day. Why does the metal one feel colder to touch?

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