Conduction, Convection, and Radiation Flashcardizz

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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 the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, which can occur in a vacuum.

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Example of conduction in everyday life?

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Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat transfer to your hand.

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Example of convection in everyday life?

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Boiling water in a pot, where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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Example of radiation in everyday life?

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Feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.

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What is the primary method of heat transfer in solids?

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Conduction.

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What is the primary method of heat transfer in fluids?

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Convection.

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How does radiation differ from conduction and convection?

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Radiation does not require a medium (like air or water) to transfer heat.

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What happens to air when it is heated?

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It becomes less dense and rises, creating convection currents.