Señor Pipás Convection, Conduction, Radiation Practice

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What is radiation in terms of heat transfer?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight warming your skin.

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What is convection in terms of heat transfer?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases), where warmer areas rise and cooler areas sink.

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What is conduction in terms of heat transfer?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials, where heat moves from the hotter object to the cooler one.

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What are the three main types of heat transfer?

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The three main types of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What happens to warm air in a room?

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Warm air rises, and as it cools, it sinks, creating a convection current.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, which can be associated with the movement of particles in a substance.

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How does heat transfer occur in a pot of boiling water?

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Heat is transferred from the stove to the pot by conduction, and then from the pot to the water by convection.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium is the state in which two objects in contact do not exchange heat, meaning they are at the same temperature.

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Give an example of conduction in everyday life.

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An example of conduction is touching a hot metal spoon that has been in a pot of boiling water.

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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.