Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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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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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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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 convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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

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Why can a wooden spoon be used to stir hot soup?

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Wood is a poor conductor of heat, so it does not transfer heat to the hand.

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What happens to ice when it is held in a person's hand?

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The ice melts due to heat transfer from the hand to the ice (conduction).

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What is evaporation?

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The process where liquid turns into vapor, often occurring when water boils.

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Which material is the best conductor of heat?

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Copper.

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Which material is the poorest conductor of heat?

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Plastic.