Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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The process of thermal energy moving 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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Define convection.

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

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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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Example of conduction in everyday life?

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Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat on your skin.

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Example of convection in everyday life?

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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Example of radiation in everyday life?

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Feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.

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What happens to particles in conduction?

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Particles vibrate and transfer energy to neighboring particles.

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What happens to particles in convection?

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Particles move and carry heat with them as they flow.