Thermal Energy Transfers

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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 are the three main types of thermal energy transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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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 transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by density differences.

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves without the need for a medium.

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How does conduction occur?

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When two objects at different temperatures are in direct contact, heat flows from the hotter object to the cooler one.

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What is an example of conduction?

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.

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What is an example of convection?

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The movement of warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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What causes convection currents?

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Differences in temperature and density within a fluid.