Conduction, Convection, Radiation

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What are the three methods of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, 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 convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation.

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How does heat move between objects?

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Heat moves from warmer objects to cooler objects.

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What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

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A spoon becoming hot after being left in a pot of hot soup.

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What is an example of convection in cooking?

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Macaroni rising and falling in a pot of boiling water.

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What is an example of radiation in nature?

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The heat from the sun warming the Earth.

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What is insulation?

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Insulation is a material that reduces the transfer of heat, preventing heat loss or gain.

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What role does convection play in weather patterns?

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Convection helps to distribute heat in the atmosphere, leading to wind and weather changes.