Heat Transfer

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What is heat?

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Heat is the amount of thermal energy that is in matter.

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What are the three primary types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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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).

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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Is using a microwave an example of conduction, convection, or radiation?

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Radiation.

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Is operating a hot air balloon an example of conduction, convection, or radiation?

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Convection.

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What happens when you burn your tongue on hot food?

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It is an example of conduction.

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Can heat be transferred in a vacuum?

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Yes, heat can be transferred by radiation in a vacuum.

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What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

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Touching a hot stove.