Conduction, Convection, Radiation

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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. It occurs when two objects at different temperatures are in direct contact.

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Give an example of conduction.

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of hot soup.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by the movement of the fluid itself. Warmer parts of the fluid rise while cooler parts sink.

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Give an example of convection.

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An example of convection is the way warm air rises and cool air sinks in a room, creating a circulation of air.

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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.

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Give an example of radiation.

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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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How does conduction occur in solids?

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In solids, conduction occurs as particles vibrate and collide with neighboring particles, transferring energy.

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How does convection occur in liquids?

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In liquids, convection occurs as warmer, less dense liquid rises and cooler, denser liquid sinks, creating a circular motion.

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How does radiation differ from conduction and convection?

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Radiation does not require a medium to transfer heat, while conduction and convection do.

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What materials are good conductors of heat?

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Good conductors of heat include metals like copper and aluminum.