Heat Energy

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What is heat?

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The energy transferred between hot objects.

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What is Conduction?

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When heat is passed from particle to particle through an object.

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What is Convection?

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When particles get heated, expand, and become less dense.

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What is Radiation?

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When heat transfers by waves through empty space.

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What is an example of heat transfer by Convection?

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Heat from a heater warming up your whole house.

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What happens to particles during Convection?

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They get heated, expand, and become less dense.

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What is the main method of heat transfer in solids?

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Conduction.

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What is the main method of heat transfer in fluids (liquids and gases)?

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Convection.

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How does Radiation differ from Conduction and Convection?

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Radiation transfers heat through waves, while Conduction and Convection require matter.

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What is an example of heat transfer by Radiation?

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Standing by a campfire and feeling the heat.