Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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The movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.

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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 differences in temperature.

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What is radiation?

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

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Give an example of conduction.

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A spoon getting hot when stirred in hot chocolate.

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Give an example of convection.

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Hot air rising in a hot air balloon.

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Give an example of radiation.

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Beach sand warming up under the sun.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

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The temperature of the substance increases.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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The state in which two objects in contact reach the same temperature and no heat flows between them.

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How does heat transfer affect weather patterns?

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Heat transfer through convection in the atmosphere can create wind and weather systems.

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