Heat Transfer Concepts 6th Period

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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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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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

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How does heat travel between objects?

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Heat travels from warmer objects to cooler objects.

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What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

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

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What is an example of convection?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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

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The temperature of the object increases.