Conduction, Convection, & Radiation
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is conduction?
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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself, typically occurring in solids.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is convection?
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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is radiation?
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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, which can occur in a vacuum, such as the heat from the Sun reaching the Earth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does heat flow between the ice cap and water?
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Heat flows from the water to the ice cap, causing the ice to melt.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to the handle of a metal spoon in hot soup?
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The handle warms up due to conduction, as heat is transferred from the hot soup to the spoon.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the Sun transfer heat to the Earth?
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The Sun transfers heat to the Earth through radiation.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of convection in a house?
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Warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating a circulation of air that helps to distribute heat.
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