Energy and Heat Transfer exit ticket

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through space in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light and heat. An example is feeling warmth from a lamp.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials. For example, a metal spoon getting hot in a pot of boiling water.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). An example is warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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What is heat?

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Heat is the transfer of thermal energy from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, which determines its temperature.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is a light bulb converting electrical energy into light and heat energy.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well, such as rubber or wood.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat to flow through it easily, such as metals like copper and aluminum.