Conduction, Convection, Radiation

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat from one object to another through direct contact.

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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) where warmer, less dense areas rise and cooler, denser areas sink.

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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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In which direction does heat transfer?

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Heat transfers from hot to cold.

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What happens to warm air in a room?

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Warm air rises because it is less dense than cooler air.

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is when a metal spoon gets hot from being in a pot of boiling water.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is the way warm air rises and cool air sinks in a room.

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What is an example of radiation?

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

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What is the role of density in convection?

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In convection, warmer fluids become less dense and rise, while cooler fluids become denser and sink.

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How does heat transfer in a heater?

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In a heater, heat is transferred through convection as warm air circulates in the room.