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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). Warm fluid rises while cooler fluid sinks, creating a circulation pattern.

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What is conduction?

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

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves. It does not require a medium to travel through.

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In which direction does heat flow in heat transfer?

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Heat always flows from the hotter substance to the colder substance.

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What happens to air near the ceiling of a room?

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The air near the ceiling is warmer and rises due to convection.

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How is heat transferred in boiling water?

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Heat is transferred in boiling water primarily through convection.

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What is the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

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F = (C × 9/5) + 32.

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What is the formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?

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C = (F - 32) × 5/9.

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What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?

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The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius.

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What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?

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The freezing point of water is 32 degrees Fahrenheit.