Thermal Energy Transfer

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What is thermal energy transfer?

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

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What are the three types of thermal energy 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 sunlight.

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How does heat energy reach the Earth from the Sun?

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Through radiation.

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What happens to heat energy when it moves from a hot object to a cold object?

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It transfers from an area of high temperature to an area of low temperature.

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Give an example of conduction.

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Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat on your hand.

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Give an example of convection.

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Boiling water where the hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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Give an example of radiation.

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The Sun warming your skin.