heat transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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Heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.

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What are the three main types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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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 infrared radiation.

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How does a fireman feel heat from a hot door?

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The fireman feels heat from the hot door due to conduction.

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How does a cat get warm from a fire in a fireplace?

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The cat gets warm from the fire due to radiation.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is touching a hot stove and feeling the heat transfer to your hand.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.