Heat

The type of heat transfer that occurs only in fluids, such as water or air.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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The type of heat transfer that occurs when heated air or water rises to the top of denser, cooler air or water.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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The flow of heat transfer creates a circular motion known as a convection current.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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This is the only form of heat transfer that does not require matter.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

This type of heat transfer can be felt without touching the source, i.e. heat from a fire.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

This type of heat transfer occurs when objects are touching.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

This is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

• temperature

• kinetic energy

• heat

• thermal energy

Heating a pan on a stove

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

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Popping popcorn in the microwave

• convection

• conduction

• radiation