Heat transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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Heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another due to a temperature difference.

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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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Define conduction.

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials, where heat moves from the hotter object to the cooler one.

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Define 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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Define radiation.

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation, without the need for a medium.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well, preventing heat transfer.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat to pass through it easily.

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Give an example of conduction in everyday life.

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Stirring a pot of hot soup with a metal spoon.

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Give an example of convection in everyday life.

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Boiling water in a pot, where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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Give an example of radiation in everyday life.

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Feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.