What is conduction in terms of energy transfer?
Energy transfer

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Conduction is the transfer of energy through collisions between atoms or molecules, typically occurring in solids when they are in direct contact.
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What is the primary source of energy for all life on Earth?
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The primary source of energy for all life on Earth is the sun.
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What type of energy transfer occurs when heat is emitted from a lamp to warm objects nearby?
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The type of energy transfer that occurs is radiation.
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When ice is added to a warm drink, in which direction does the energy flow?
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Energy flows from the warm drink to the ice.
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How does the speed of atoms in a cold object compare to those in a warm object?
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Atoms in a cold object move slowly compared to atoms in a warm object, which move more quickly.
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What is the definition of radiation in the context of energy transfer?
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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, which can occur in a vacuum.
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What is convection and how does it differ from conduction?
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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) due to differences in temperature and density, while conduction occurs through direct contact.
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