Heat Transfer Practice

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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 are the three main types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

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Define conduction.

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Heat transfer that occurs through direct contact between materials.

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Define convection.

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Heat transfer that occurs in fluids (liquids and gases) where warmer areas rise and cooler areas sink.

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Define radiation.

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Heat transfer that occurs through electromagnetic waves, such as heat from the sun.

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In heat transfer, heat always flows from which substance to which substance?

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Hotter to colder.

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What is an example of conduction?

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Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat on your hand.

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What is an example of convection?

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Boiling water where the hot water rises and the cooler water sinks.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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How does a microwave heat food?

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By using radiation to transfer heat to the food.