Thermal Energy Transfer Review

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What is thermal energy transfer?

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The movement of heat 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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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).

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Define radiation.

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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What is an example of conduction?

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.

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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 the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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What happens to air in a hot air balloon?

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The air inside the balloon is heated, causing it to rise due to convection.

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What is the role of the sun in thermal energy transfer?

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The sun transfers heat to the Earth through radiation.