Thermal Energy Transfer

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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.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows heat to pass through it easily, such as metal.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow heat to pass through it easily, such as rubber or wood.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The movement of gas or liquid in which warmer parts move up and the colder parts move down.

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What happens to particles in a substance when it is heated?

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The particles move faster and spread apart.

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What is the direction of heat transfer?

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Heat transfers from an area of high temperature to an area of low temperature.

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What is an example of convection in everyday life?

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Boiling water, where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

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Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat transfer to your hand.