Transfer of Energy

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What is the process by which heat flows from a hot object to a cooler one?

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Heat transfer.

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What are the three methods of heat transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

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What happens to the energy of water in a kettle when heated on a stove?

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The water absorbs energy from the stove through conduction.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

Front

How can you increase the strength of an electromagnet?

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By adding more wire loops in the coil.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected.

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What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

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Electricity can create a magnetic field, and a changing magnetic field can induce an electric current.