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 due to a temperature difference.

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What are the three main methods of thermal energy transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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Define conduction.

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Give an example of conduction.

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Touching hot sand with your feet.

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Define convection.

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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Give an example of convection.

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The attic is warmer than the basement due to warm air rising.

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Define radiation.

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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Give an example of radiation.

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The Sun heating the Earth.

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What is the difference between heat and temperature?

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Temperature measures the motion of molecules, and heat is the energy of that motion.

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True or False: Metal objects heat up more slowly than plastic or wooden objects.

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False.