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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat from one particle of matter to another through direct contact.

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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 light or infrared radiation, and does not require a medium.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

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How does heat transfer occur when heating a pan on a stove?

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Heat transfer occurs through conduction when the pan is in direct contact with the hot stove.

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What type of heat transfer occurs when walking on hot sand?

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Conduction occurs as your feet come into direct contact with the hot sand.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of all the particles in an object, related to its temperature.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is the way warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating a circulation pattern in a room.

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What is an example of radiation?

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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin, even when you are not in direct contact with it.

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What happens to particles during conduction?

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During conduction, particles collide with each other, transferring energy from the hotter region to the cooler region.

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