Heat transfer

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What is conduction?

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When heat transfers from objects that are touching.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the circulation of liquids or gases.

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What happens in a lava lamp when the wax heats up?

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The wax rises when heated and falls when cooled, demonstrating convection.

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through waves of heat across a distance.

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What is the direction of heat transfer?

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Heat transfers from an area of high temperature to an area of low temperature.

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What is an example of conduction?

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Grabbing the handle of a hot pot.

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What is an example of convection?

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The movement of warm air rising and cool air sinking.

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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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What is the definition of temperature?

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A measure of how hot or cold something is.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not conduct heat well.