Unit 5 review

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What is heat transfer?

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

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What are the three methods 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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Define convection.

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

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Define radiation.

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

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not conduct heat well, preventing heat transfer.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows heat to flow through it easily.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food.

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What is potential energy?

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Stored energy that has the potential to do work.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object due to its motion.