What is conduction?
Conduction, Convection and Radiation

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials. It occurs when faster-moving particles collide with slower-moving particles, transferring energy.
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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). It occurs when warmer, less dense fluid rises and cooler, denser fluid sinks, creating a circulation pattern.
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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, allowing heat to be transferred through empty space.
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Example of conduction in everyday life?
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Touching a hot metal spoon that has been in a pot of boiling water.
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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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Example of radiation in everyday life?
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Feeling warmth from the sun or a campfire without direct contact.
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How does conduction occur in metals?
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In metals, conduction occurs because of free-moving electrons that transfer energy quickly between atoms.
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