Heat Transfer Practice

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a solid material without the movement of the material itself. It occurs when two objects at different temperatures are in direct contact.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) caused by the movement of the fluid itself. Warmer, less dense fluid rises while cooler, denser fluid sinks.

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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 infrared radiation. It does not require a medium and can occur in a vacuum.

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Give an example of conduction.

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of boiling water.

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Give an example of convection.

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An example of convection is the warm air rising from a heater and circulating around a room.

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Give an example of radiation.

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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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What is the main difference between conduction and convection?

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The main difference is that conduction occurs in solids through direct contact, while convection occurs in fluids through the movement of the fluid.

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What is a real-life application of convection?

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A real-life application of convection is in cooking, where hot water rises and cool water sinks, creating a circulation that cooks food evenly.

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How does radiation differ from conduction and convection?

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Radiation does not require a medium to transfer heat, while conduction and convection require direct contact or fluid movement, respectively.

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What role does temperature play in conduction?

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In conduction, heat transfer occurs from the hotter object to the cooler object until thermal equilibrium is reached.