Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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The process of thermal energy moving from one object or substance to another due to a temperature difference.

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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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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Define convection.

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The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) due to differences in temperature and density.

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Define radiation.

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The transfer of heat energy through electromagnetic waves without the need for a medium.

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What is an example of conduction?

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

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What is an example of convection?

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Hot air rising in a toaster, causing the air around it to circulate.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.

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How does convection affect weather patterns?

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Convection currents in the atmosphere help distribute heat, influencing wind and weather systems.

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What role does radiation play in heating the Earth?

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The sun's radiation warms the Earth's surface, which then heats the air above it.

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