Heat Transfer

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What is Heat Transfer?

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

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What are the three main types 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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Give an example of Conduction.

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A curling iron heating your hair.

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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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Give an example of Convection.

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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Define Radiation.

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves without needing a medium.

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Give an example of Radiation.

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Heat from the sun warming your skin.

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What role does Convection play in weather patterns?

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It helps distribute heat in the atmosphere, influencing wind and weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How does Conduction occur in solids?

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Heat is transferred from one particle to another through direct contact.