CLMS Heat Capacity Vocab

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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) where warmer parts rise and cooler parts sink.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, which can occur in a vacuum.

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What does specific heat mean?

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Specific heat is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius.

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What does it mean if a substance has a low specific heat?

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It means that the substance requires less energy to increase its temperature.

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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 boiling water.

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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 the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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What happens to particles in a substance with high specific heat when heated?

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The particles in a substance with high specific heat absorb more energy and move faster, leading to a higher temperature.

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What is the main difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction involves direct contact between materials, while convection involves the movement of fluids.