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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 due to a temperature difference.

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What are the three main methods of thermal energy transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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Define conduction.

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Give an example of conduction.

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Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat on your hand.

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Define convection.

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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Give an example of convection.

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The attic being warmer than the basement due to warm air rising.

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Define radiation.

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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Give an example of radiation.

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The sun warming your skin.

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What is temperature?

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A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample of matter.

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What happens to particles when heat is added?

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They speed up due to increased kinetic energy.