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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 due to a temperature difference.

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What are the three main types of heat transfer?

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The three main types of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.

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Define conduction.

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials, where heat moves from the hotter object to the cooler one.

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Give an example of conduction.

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An example of conduction is when you touch a hot stove and heat transfers from the stove to your hand.

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Define convection.

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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Give an example of convection.

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An example of convection is the way hot air rises in a room, causing cooler air to move in and create a circulation.

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Define radiation.

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation, without the need for a medium.

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Give an example of radiation.

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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin, even though you are not in direct contact with it.

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What happens to air when it is heated?

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When air is heated, it becomes less dense and rises, creating convection currents.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well, reducing the transfer of heat.