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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is radiation?

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

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How does energy move in terms of temperature?

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Energy always moves from areas of high energy (higher temperature) to areas of low energy (lower temperature).

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What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

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An example of conduction is when a metal spoon gets hot after being placed in a hot pot of soup.

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What is an example of convection in everyday life?

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An example of convection is the warm air rising from a heater and circulating in a room.

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What is an example of radiation in everyday life?

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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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What are the three methods of heat transfer?

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The three methods of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.

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How can convection be felt?

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Convection can be felt by putting your hand over a heat source, such as a fire, where warm air rises.

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What role does temperature play in conduction?

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In conduction, heat transfer occurs from the hotter object to the cooler object until thermal equilibrium is reached.

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