Transferring Heat

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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 methods of heat transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through a solid material by direct contact of particles.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) by the movement of the fluid itself.

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What is radiation?

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

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How does heat travel between objects that are not touching?

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Through radiation.

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How does heat travel through a solid?

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Through conduction.

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What is an example of conduction?

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

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What is an example of convection?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.