Heat

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What is heat?

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Heat is a form of energy that causes the temperature of an object to rise.

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What are the three methods 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 through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What happens to the temperature of water when ice is added?

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The temperature of the water decreases.

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What is a hand warmer pack?

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A hand warmer pack is a device that produces heat through a chemical reaction.

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What happens to a rock when the sun shines on it?

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The rock becomes warmer.

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What is the freezing point of water?

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The freezing point of water is 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

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What is the boiling point of water?

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The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit).