Thermal Energy Transfer

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What is thermal energy transfer?

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The movement of heat from one object or substance to another.

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What are the three methods of thermal energy transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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Define conduction.

Back

Heat transfer that occurs through direct contact between materials.

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Give an example of conduction.

Back

Touching a hot stove.

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Define convection.

Back

Heat transfer that occurs in fluids (liquids and gases) due to the movement of the fluid.

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

The attic is warmer than the basement.

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Define radiation.

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Heat transfer that occurs through empty space without the need for a medium.

Front

Give an example of radiation.

Back

The Sun heating the Earth.

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What happens to particles in a substance as they are heated?

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They speed up and move apart.

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What is the role of a conductor?

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A material that allows heat to pass through it easily.