Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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Heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another due to a temperature difference.

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What are the three main methods of heat transfer?

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The three main methods of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.

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Define conduction.

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Define convection.

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by temperature differences.

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Define radiation.

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot cup of coffee.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is warm air rising and cool air sinking, creating a circulation pattern.

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What is an example of radiation?

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An example of radiation is feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.

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How does heat transfer occur in a swimming pool?

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In a swimming pool, warm water at the surface rises and cooler water sinks, creating convection currents.

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What happens to the temperature of an object when it absorbs heat?

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When an object absorbs heat, its temperature increases.

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