Sources of heat

Sources of heat

* Sun

We all know that the sun gives us light. Does it give us heat? After standing under the sun light for some time, touch your head. Does it feel hot? Yes, it feels hot because the sun gives out heat besides light. Now, You can understand why it is difficult to walk bare-footed on sunny days in the afternoon.

* Combustion (Burning)

Heat energy can be generated by the burning of fuels like wood, kerosene, coal, charcoal, gasoline/petrol, oil, etc., In your home, how do you get heat energy to cook food?

* Friction

Rub your palms for some time and then hold them to your cheeks. How do you feel? We can generate heat by rubbing two surfaces of some substances. In the past people used to rub two stones together to light fire.

* Electricity

When electric current flows through a conductor, heat energy is produced. The water heater, iron box, electric kettle etc., work on this principle.