Heat Transfer

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of thermal energy through direct touching.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of thermal energy through the warming and cooling of liquids and gases.

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves, such as heat from the sun.

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Example of conduction in everyday life?

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Burning your tongue on hot chocolate.

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Example of convection in everyday life?

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cool water sinks.

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Example of radiation in everyday life?

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Heating your food in the microwave.

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What happens to particles during conduction?

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Particles vibrate and transfer energy to neighboring particles.

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What happens to particles during convection?

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Particles move in currents, rising when heated and sinking when cooled.

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What is an example of radiation from the sun?

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The sun melting snow on a cold winter day.

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How does heat transfer in a vacuum?

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Heat transfer occurs only through radiation, as there are no particles to conduct or convect.

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