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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Front

Define conduction.

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Give an example of conduction.

Back

A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.

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Define convection.

Back

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

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Front

Give an example of convection.

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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Define radiation.

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation.

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Front

Give an example of radiation.

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Feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.

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What is the direction of heat flow in heat transfer?

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Heat always flows from a hotter substance to a colder substance.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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A state where two objects in contact reach the same temperature and no heat flows between them.

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