Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, & Radiation

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What is Thermal Energy?

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The average energy of motion of an object’s particles.

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What is Radiation?

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Energy transmitted in waves or a stream of particles that travels through open space.

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What is Convection?

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The transfer of energy as heat by the movement of a liquid or gas.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of thermal transfer convection?

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Feeling the warmth from a fireplace.

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What type of heat transfer occurs when two objects are in direct contact?

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Conduction.

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What is Conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is an example of Convection?

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Hot air rising in a hot air balloon.

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What is an example of Radiation?

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Feeling the warmth from the sun.

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What is the main difference between Conduction and Convection?

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Conduction occurs in solids through direct contact, while convection occurs in fluids (liquids and gases) through movement.

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What is an example of Thermal Energy?

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The heat produced by a campfire.