Heat Transfer

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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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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.

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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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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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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of hot soup.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is warm air rising in a room, causing cooler air to move in to take its place.

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What is an example of radiation?

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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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How does convection work in a swimming pool?

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In a swimming pool, the warm water near the surface rises, and cooler water moves down to take its place, creating a convection current.

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How does radiation heat a room?

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Radiation from a heat lamp or the sun can warm objects and surfaces in a room without directly heating the air.