Heat Transfer Flashcard (U5L1 )

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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.

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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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What is conduction?

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

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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

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How does heat move from the sun to the Earth?

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Heat moves from the sun to the Earth through radiation.

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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 when it absorbs heat.

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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 pot of hot soup.

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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 in a room.

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What is an example of radiation?

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An example of radiation is feeling warm from the sun on a sunny day.