Thermal Energy - Heat Transfer

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What is Thermal Energy?

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The TOTAL energy of all of the particles in a substance.

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What type of energy transfer occurs in a hot air balloon rising and falling?

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Convection.

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What are the three ways heat is transferred in thermal energy?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What type of heat transfer is demonstrated by holding a hot cup of cocoa?

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Conduction.

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What type of heat transfer occurs when a pot is sitting on a red hot glowing metal rack?

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Conduction.

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Define Conduction.

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Define Convection.

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

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Define Radiation.

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves without the need for a medium.

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What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

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Touching a hot stove.

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What is an example of convection in everyday life?

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Boiling water in a pot.