Thermal Energy Transfer

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What is thermal energy transfer?

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The process of heat moving from one object or substance to another due to a temperature difference.

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What are the three types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

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What type of heat transfer occurs in solids?

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Conduction.

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How does conduction transfer heat?

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By direct contact between particles.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What happens to warm air in convection?

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Warm air rises while cool air sinks.

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, without the need for a medium.

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What is an example of conduction?

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.

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What is an example of convection?

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cool 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.