Thermal Energy Transfer

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What is thermal energy transfer?

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The movement of heat from one object or substance to another.

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What are the three main methods of thermal energy transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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Define conduction.

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The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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Define convection.

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The transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases) due to differences in temperature.

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Define radiation.

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The transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves, without the need for a medium.

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What happens to water when it freezes?

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Water expands when it freezes, which is why space should be left in containers.

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What is an example of conduction?

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of hot soup.

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What is an example of convection?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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How does heat travel from a fire to a marshmallow?

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Heat from the fire is radiated into the marshmallow.

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