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 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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Can you give an example of conduction?

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A pancake cooking on a frying pan.

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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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Can you give an example of convection?

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The process of water boiling in a pot.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves without the need for a medium.

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Can you give an example of radiation?

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The sunburn we get from the sun.

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What happens to warmer air in convection?

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Warmer air rises, while cooler air sinks.

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What is an example of convection in everyday life?

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Heating a room with a radiator.