Thermal Energy Transfer

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What is thermal energy transfer?

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The process of heat moving from one object or substance to another.

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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 movement of gas or liquid in which warmer parts move up and the colder parts move down.

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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What happens to warm air in convection?

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Warm air rises.

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What happens to cold air in convection?

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Cold air sinks.

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How does heat transfer when roasting marshmallows?

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Heat from the fire is radiated to the marshmallow.

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What is an example of radiation in everyday life?

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The sun warming your skin.

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What is the primary method of heat transfer from the sun to the Earth?

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Radiation.

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What is an example of conduction?

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