Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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The process of thermal energy moving from one object or substance to another.

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Front

What are the three main types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

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Define conduction.

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Give an example of conduction.

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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Define convection.

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Give an example of convection.

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Hot air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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Define radiation.

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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Front

Give an example of radiation.

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Feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.

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Front

What type of heat transfer occurs in a microwave?

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Radiation.

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What type of heat transfer occurs in the Earth's mantle?

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Convection.