Conduction

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat from one object to another through direct contact.

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What happens to the water in a pot on the stove?

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The water heats up by touching the hot, metal pot.

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What type of heat transfer occurs when you hold a snowball?

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Conduction occurs when the heat from your hand warms the snowball.

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True or False: Land heats up and cools down faster than water.

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True.

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What is the definition of conduction?

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Conduction is when heat transfers from objects that are touching.

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What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

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Touching a metal spoon that is in a hot pot of soup.

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What is the main difference between conduction and convection?

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

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How does conduction occur in metals?

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Metals conduct heat well because their particles are closely packed and can transfer energy quickly.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well, such as wood or plastic.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat to pass through easily, like copper or aluminum.