Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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The movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.

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What are the three main types of heat 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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Give 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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Define convection.

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The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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Give an example of convection.

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Warm air rising in a room, creating a circulation pattern.

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What are convection currents?

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Circulating patterns of fluid movement caused by differences in temperature and density.

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Define radiation in terms of heat transfer.

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves without the need for a medium.

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Give an example of radiation.

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The warmth felt from sunlight on your skin.

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What is temperature a measure of?

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The average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.