Thermal Energy Transfer

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What is the definition of conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials that are touching.

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What happens to particles as they heat up?

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As particles heat up, they gain energy and speed up.

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In which direction does heat transfer occur?

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Heat transfers from an area of high temperature to an area of low temperature.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases), where warmer areas rise and cooler areas sink.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is defined as a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample of matter.

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What is the definition of thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of all the particles in a substance.

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact, while convection is heat transfer through the movement of fluids.

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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 boiling water.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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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.