
Conduction, Convection, Radiation Physics
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9th - 12th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is conduction?
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Conduction is the transfer of heat energy through molecular contact within a substance.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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) caused by density differences.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is radiation?
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Radiation is the transfer of heat energy through electromagnetic waves, which can occur in a vacuum.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does warm air behave in convection?
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Warm air rises because it is less dense than cool air, which sinks.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to thermal energy when two objects at different temperatures are in contact?
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Thermal energy passes from the warmer object to the cooler object.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of conduction?
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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of boiling water.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of convection?
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An example of convection is the Gulf Stream, which transports warm ocean water from the south to the north.
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