Thermal Energy - Heat Transfer

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What are good conductors of thermal energy?

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Metals are examples of good conductors of thermal energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy of particles in motion which can be described as heat.

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In which direction does heat always move?

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Heat always moves from something hot/warm toward something cold/cool.

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What type of heat transfer occurs when a pot is sitting on a red hot glowing metal rack?

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Conduction.

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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). An example is lava in a lava lamp rising and falling as it heats and cools.

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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, such as sunlight.

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What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

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An example of conduction is touching a hot stove and feeling the heat transfer to your hand.

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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 happens to particles in a substance when it is heated?

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When a substance is heated, its particles move faster and spread apart.