Heat Transfer 4th grade

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat between objects that are touching each other.

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What is an example of conduction?

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Putting syrup on pancakes is an example of conduction.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat without the need for a medium, meaning it can occur in a vacuum.

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What are the three ways heat can move?

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The three ways heat can move are convection, radiation, and conduction.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) where warmer areas rise and cooler areas sink.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is boiling water, where hot water rises to the top and cooler water sinks.

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What is an example of radiation?

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An example of radiation is the heat from the sun warming your skin.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat to pass through it easily, like metal.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow heat to pass through it easily, like rubber or wood.

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How does heat travel through conduction?

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Heat travels through conduction by direct contact between molecules, transferring energy from the hotter object to the cooler one.

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