Conduction & Convection

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What is Conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is Convection?

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The transfer of heat in a fluid through currents.

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What happens to fluids when they are heated?

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They become less dense and rise.

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What is heat transfer?

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The movement of heat from one object to another.

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What is an example of Conduction?

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.

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What is an example of Convection?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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What materials are good conductors of heat?

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Metals like copper and aluminum.

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What materials are good insulators of heat?

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Wood, plastic, and rubber.

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How does Convection occur in the ocean?

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Warm water rises, and cooler water sinks, creating currents.

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What is the role of density in Convection?

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Density differences drive the movement of fluids in convection.