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 through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by temperature differences.

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Define radiation.

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

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What happens to the temperature of a substance during heat transfer?

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The temperature of the hotter substance decreases while the temperature of the cooler substance increases until thermal equilibrium is reached.

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How does a thermos bottle minimize heat transfer?

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By using insulation to reduce conduction and convection, and reflective surfaces to minimize radiation.

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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 hot pot of soup.

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What is an example of convection in everyday life?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room, creating a circulation pattern.

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What is an example of radiation in everyday life?

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Feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.