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.

Front

Define conduction.

Back

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 and gases).

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Define radiation.

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

Front

What causes convection currents?

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Differences in temperature and density within a fluid.

Front

Give an example of conduction.

Back

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

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Give an example of convection.

Back

Warm air rising and cold air sinking in a room.

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Give an example of radiation.

Back

The warmth felt from sunlight on your skin.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

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Its temperature increases.