Conduction, Convection, Radiation 1

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What is the term for the transfer of thermal energy in a fluid by the movement of warmer and cooler fluids?

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Convection

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How does heat move?

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From warm places to cooler places.

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What is heat?

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The movement of thermal energy from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Taking a trip to the beach and falling asleep under the sun, resulting in a sunburn.

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What is an example of conduction?

Back

A metal spoon in a hot pot of soup.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of thermal energy in a fluid (liquid or gas) due to the movement of the fluid itself.

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What happens to warmer fluids in convection?

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They rise, while cooler fluids sink.

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What is the primary method of heat transfer in liquids and gases?

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Convection.