Conduction, Convection, & Radiation

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself, typically occurring in solids.

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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, which can occur in a vacuum.

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How does heat transfer occur in a pot of boiling water?

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Heat transfer occurs through convection as the hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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What happens to the temperature of a car's interior on a sunny day?

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The temperature rises due to radiation from the sun heating the surfaces inside the car.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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S = d/t, where S is speed, d is distance, and t is time.

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What two measurements are necessary to calculate speed?

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Distance and time.

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What is an example of conduction?

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A hot rock transferring heat to cool water when dropped into it.

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What is an example of convection?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.