Heat Transfers

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What is the process of heat transfer through electromagnetic waves called?

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Radiation

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What is an example of heat transfer by conduction?

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An ice cube melting in a person's hand.

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What type of heat transfer occurs when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

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Convection

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Which method of heat transfer involves direct contact between materials?

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Conduction

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What is the best example of conduction?

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Burning your hand on a hot pan.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat due to the movement of gases and liquids.

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How does radiation differ from conduction and convection?

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Radiation does not require a medium to transfer heat.

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What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in fluids?

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Convection.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

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The temperature increases.

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What is the role of a heat lamp in heating baby chickens?

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It transfers heat through radiation.