Heat Transfer Study Review

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What is heat transfer?

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The process of thermal energy moving from one object or substance to another due to a temperature difference.

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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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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) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is radiation?

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

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How does a heat lamp work?

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It uses radiation to transfer heat to objects or people without needing direct contact.

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What type of heat transfer occurs in a microwave?

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Radiation, as microwaves use electromagnetic waves to heat food.

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What happens to particles in a hot object?

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They move very quickly, indicating higher kinetic energy and temperature.

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What is temperature?

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The measurement of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is an example of conduction?

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Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat transfer to your hand.