Heat Transfer Methods

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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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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 hot soup.

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Define convection.

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The transfer of heat in a fluid (liquid or gas) where warmer parts rise and cooler parts sink.

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Give an example of convection.

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The movement of water in a boiling pot.

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Define radiation.

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves without needing a medium.

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Give an example of radiation.

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The warmth felt from the sun on your skin.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in an object, related to temperature.

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What happens to particles in a gas when heated?

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They move faster and spread apart.