Heat transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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The movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.

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What is conduction?

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When heat transfers from objects that are touching.

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What is convection?

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When heat is transferred through the circulation of liquids or gases.

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What is radiation?

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When heat is transferred through waves of heat across a distance.

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Give an example of conduction.

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Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat.

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Give an example of convection.

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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Give an example of radiation.

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Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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What happens to particles during conduction?

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Particles vibrate and transfer energy to neighboring particles.

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What happens to particles during convection?

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Particles move and carry heat with them as they circulate.

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What happens to particles during radiation?

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Particles do not need to touch; energy travels through space.