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 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 through packets of energy or waves.

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Example of conduction:

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Touching a hot stove.

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Example of convection:

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Boiling water in a pot.

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Example of radiation:

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Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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What happens to particles during conduction?

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Particles vibrate and transfer energy to neighboring particles.

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What happens to particles during convection?

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Warmer, less dense fluid rises while cooler, denser fluid sinks.

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What is an example of a good conductor of heat?

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Metals like copper and aluminum.