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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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 pot of hot soup.

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Define convection.

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

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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 through electromagnetic waves without the need for a medium.

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Give an example of radiation.

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The warmth felt from sunlight 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 due to their motion.

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What is the role of temperature in heat transfer?

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Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles; heat flows from higher to lower temperature.

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