Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, & Radiation

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through touching (mostly metals) solids in particular.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of thermal energy through a fluid (gas or liquid).

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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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How does heat transfer occur in solids?

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Through conduction, where heat is transferred by direct contact.

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What happens to air particles when heated?

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The motion of the air particles increases.

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What is an example of conduction?

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A spoon becoming warm when placed in hot soup.

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What is an example of convection?

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Warm air rising in a hot-air balloon.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.

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What materials are good conductors of heat?

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Metals like copper and aluminum.

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What materials are good insulators of heat?

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Materials like wood, plastic, and rubber.