Conduction, Convection, and Radiation

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself, typically occurring in solids.

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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) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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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 light or infrared radiation, and does not require a medium.

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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 after being placed in a hot soup.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is warm air rising and cool air sinking, creating a breeze.

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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 insulation?

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Insulation is a material that reduces the transfer of heat, helping to keep heat in or out of a space.

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How does convection affect weather systems?

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Convection causes warm air to rise and cool air to sink, leading to the formation of clouds and weather patterns.

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Why does warm water rise in a swimming pool?

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Warm water is less dense than cool water, so it rises due to convection.

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What happens to a metal skewer in a campfire?

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The metal skewer gets hot due to conduction from the flames.