Convection, Conduction, Radiation Practice

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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 and 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 infrared radiation, which can occur in a vacuum.

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How does heat transfer occur in a metal spoon placed in a hot soup?

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Heat is conducted from the hot soup to the metal spoon, warming it up.

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What happens to warm air in a room?

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Warm air rises because it is less dense than cool air, demonstrating convection.

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What is an example of radiation?

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The Sun heating the Earth is an example of radiation.

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

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Conduction occurs when you touch a hot stove, transferring heat directly to your skin.

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What is the role of convection currents in the atmosphere?

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Convection currents help circulate air, distributing heat and affecting weather patterns.

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What is an example of convection in everyday life?

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

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How does convection affect ocean currents?

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Convection causes warm water to rise and cool water to sink, creating currents in the ocean.