What is conduction?
Conduction, Convection, & Radiation

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself, typically occurring in solids.
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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 of a fluid rise and cooler areas sink.
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What is radiation?
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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, which can occur in a vacuum, such as sunlight reaching the Earth.
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What is an insulator?
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An insulator is a material that slows down the transfer of heat or electricity, preventing energy from easily passing through.
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What is a conductor?
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A conductor is a material that allows the easy transfer of heat or electricity, such as metals like copper and aluminum.
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How does radiation cause sunburn?
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Sunburn is caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, which can damage skin cells.
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What is an example of convection in everyday life?
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An example of convection is the heating of water in a pot on a stove, where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.
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