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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials. It occurs when heat moves from a hotter object to a cooler one, like when a metal spoon gets hot after being placed in a hot soup.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). It involves the rising of warm fluid and sinking of cooler fluid, creating a circulation pattern, like warm air rising in a room.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves. It does not require a medium to travel through, which is why we can feel the warmth of the sun even though it is millions of miles away.

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Give an example of conduction in everyday life.

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An example of conduction is when you touch a hot stove and feel the heat transfer to your hand.

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Give an example of convection in everyday life.

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An example of convection is the way warm air rises from a heater and circulates around a room.

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Give an example of radiation in everyday life.

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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of a campfire from a distance.

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What happens to the temperature of an ice cube when it melts on a hot surface?

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The temperature of the ice cube increases as it absorbs heat from the hot surface, causing it to melt.

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What is the role of density in convection?

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In convection, warmer fluids are less dense and rise, while cooler fluids are denser and sink, creating a cycle of movement.

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How does a lava lamp demonstrate convection?

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In a lava lamp, the colored liquid heats up, becomes less dense, rises, cools down, and then sinks, creating a continuous flow.

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact, while convection is heat transfer through the movement of fluids.