Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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Heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another due to a temperature difference.

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What are the three main types of heat transfer?

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The three main types of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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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) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation, without the need for a medium.

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Which material is a good conductor of heat?

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Iron is a good conductor of heat.

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What happens to warm air?

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Warm air rises because it is less dense than cool air.

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What happens to cool air?

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Cool air sinks because it is denser than warm air.

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How does a boulder get hot in the sun?

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A boulder gets hot in the sun due to radiation from the sun's rays.

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.

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