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What is heat transfer?

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The movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.

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What are the three main methods 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 and density.

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Define radiation.

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation, without the need for a medium.

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Which method of heat transfer occurs in solids?

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Conduction.

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Which method of heat transfer is responsible for heating air in a room?

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Convection.

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What happens to the density of air as it is heated?

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Warm air becomes less dense than cold air and rises.

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What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

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A metal spoon getting hot when stirred in hot coffee.

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What is an example of convection in action?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking, creating a convection current.