Conduction, Convection, Radiation

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself, typically occurring in solids.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation, and does not require a medium.

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How does heat transfer occur in a metal spoon placed in hot soup?

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Heat is transferred through conduction as the metal spoon absorbs heat from the hot soup.

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What is the direction of heat flow in heat transfer?

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Heat always flows from a hotter substance to a colder substance.

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How does boiling water on a stove transfer heat?

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Heat is transferred through convection as the hot water rises and cooler water moves down.

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What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

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An example of conduction is touching a hot stove and feeling the heat transfer to your hand.

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What is an example of convection in weather systems?

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Convection causes warm air to rise and cool air to sink, creating wind and weather patterns.

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What is an example of radiation in everyday life?

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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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

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The temperature of the substance increases as it absorbs heat.

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