Conduction, Convection, Radiation

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What is convection?

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Convection is the process of heat transfer where hot fluid rises and cold fluid falls.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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In which direction does heat transfer occur?

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Heat transfers from hot to cold.

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From which substance does heat always flow to which substance?

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Heat always flows from the hotter substance to the colder substance.

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How many types of heat transfer are there?

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There are three types of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What type of heat transfer occurs when the sun heats your body?

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The type of heat transfer that occurs is radiation.

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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 radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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What is an example of convection in everyday life?

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An example of convection is the heating of water in a pot on a stove.

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What is the role of a conductor in heat transfer?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat to pass through it easily.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that resists the flow of heat.

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