conduction convention 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, such as light or infrared radiation, and does not require a medium.

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How does heat transfer occur between two objects?

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Heat transfers from an area of high temperature to an area of low temperature.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

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The temperature of the substance increases as it absorbs heat.

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is when a metal spoon gets hot from being in a pot of boiling water.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is the warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room, creating a circulation of air.

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What is 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 type of heat transfer occurs when you touch a hot stove?

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The heat transfer that occurs is conduction.

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What type of heat transfer occurs when boiling water?

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The heat transfer that occurs is convection.