Types of Heat Transfer

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What is the process called when heat is transferred through electromagnetic waves?

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Radiation

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What type of heat transfer occurs when a fire heats a pan?

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Conduction

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is the term for the transfer of heat through currents in liquids and gases?

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Convection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is conduction in the context of heat transfer?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is convection in the context of heat transfer?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases) due to temperature differences.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is radiation in the context of heat transfer?

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, which can occur in a vacuum.

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Give an example of radiation in everyday life.

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The sun warming the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Give an example of conduction in everyday life.

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Cooking an egg in a hot pan.

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Give an example of convection in everyday life.

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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What is the main difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction requires direct contact between materials, while convection involves the movement of fluids.