Conduction, Convection, Radiation

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What is the energy transferred between objects due to a temperature difference?

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Heat

Front

What is a good example of convection currents?

Back

Lava lamp

Front

What term describes the transfer of thermal energy by collisions between particles?

Back

Conduction

Front

What term refers to the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves?

Back

Radiation

Front

What are the best thermal conductors?

Back

Metal

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The process of transferring heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

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

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves without the need for a medium.

Front

What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

Back

Touching a hot stove.

Front

What is an example of convection in nature?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking.