Thermal Energy - Heat Transfer

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Thermal Energy

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Energy of particles in motion (heat)

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Ways heat is transferred

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Conduction, convection, radiation

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Convection heat transfer

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Circulation of hot air/water rising and cold air/water sinking

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Heat transfer by radiation

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Space for heat to travel in waves outwardly

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Heat transfer by conduction

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Two objects touching; heat moves from one to the other.

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Wool, feathers, cotton, Styrofoam

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Good insulators of thermal energy

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All metals are good:

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Conductors of thermal energy

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Hot air balloon energy transfer

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Convection

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Holding a hot cup of cocoa

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Conduction

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Heat transfer from the sun to Earth

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Radiation