Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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The process of thermal energy moving 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.

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Define conduction.

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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 or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

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Define radiation.

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

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What is an example of conduction?

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Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat.

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What is an example of convection?

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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How does the Sun warm the Earth?

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Through radiation, as sunlight travels through space.

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What type of heat transfer occurs in a lava lamp?

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Convection, as the heated wax rises and cools down.