Heat and Energy Review

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What is heat?

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Heat is a form of energy that is transferred between objects due to a temperature difference.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself.

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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 in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What is an insulator?

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

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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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Why do we use oven mitts?

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We use oven mitts to insulate our hands from heat when handling hot objects.

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What happens to liquids when they are heated?

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When liquids are heated, they expand and their temperature increases.

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What is the purpose of insulation?

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Insulation is used to reduce the transfer of heat between objects.