Heat

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What is heat?

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Heat is a form of energy that makes things warm.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat to pass through it easily.

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Which materials are good conductors of heat?

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Metals like copper and aluminum are good conductors of heat.

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What is insulation?

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Insulation is a material that does not conduct heat well, helping to keep heat in or out.

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What is an example of a good insulator?

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Wood, rubber, and cloth are examples of good insulators.

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

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Heat always moves from hot to cold until both objects are the same temperature.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) by the movement of the fluid itself.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through space without the need for a medium, like how the sun warms the Earth.

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How does rubbing hands together warm them?

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Rubbing hands together creates friction, which generates heat.

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