Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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The transfer of heat from a warmer object to a cooler object.

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Cool air falls because it is ___________________ than warm air.

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more dense

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What is a type of heat transfer?

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all of the above (conduction, radiation, convection)

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True or False: Dark, matte surfaces are good at emitting and absorbing radiation.

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True

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What type of heat transfer allows us to feel the heat from the sun?

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radiation

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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What happens to the density of air when it is heated?

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It becomes less dense and rises.

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What is an example of conduction?

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.