Thermal Energy Transfer

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What is thermal energy transfer?

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The process of heat moving from one system or object to another due to a temperature difference.

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What are the three methods of thermal energy transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What is conduction?

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Heat transfer that occurs when objects are touching.

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What is convection?

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Heat transfer that occurs in fluids (liquids and gases) where warmer areas rise and cooler areas sink.

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What is radiation?

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Heat transfer that occurs through electromagnetic waves and can happen in a vacuum.

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What is heat?

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The form of energy that is transferred between systems or objects with different temperatures.

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How does temperature relate to thermal energy?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance, influencing the amount of thermal energy.

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What is an example of conduction?

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of boiling water.

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What is an example of convection?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room, creating a circulation of air.

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What is an example of radiation?

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The warmth felt from the sun on your skin.