Thermal Energy Transfer

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What is thermal energy transfer?

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The process of heat moving from one object or substance to another.

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What is convection?

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A method of heat transfer where warmer, less dense fluid rises and cooler, denser fluid sinks.

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What happens to particles in a substance as it heats up?

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They speed up and move apart.

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What happens to particles in a substance as it cools down?

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They slow down and come closer together.

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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 radiation?

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

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In convection, what type of fluid rises?

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Warm fluid rises.

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In convection, what type of fluid sinks?

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Cool fluid sinks.

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What is an example of conduction?

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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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Warm air rising from a heater and circulating in a room.