17-2 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 types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What is conduction?

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A method of heat transfer through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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A method of heat transfer through electromagnetic waves, without the need for a medium.

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Which material is the best conductor of heat?

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Metal.

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What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

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Heating a pot on the stove.

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What is an example of convection?

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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What is an example of radiation?

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The sun heating the Earth.

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How is heat measured in the US?

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In degrees Fahrenheit.