Heat Transfer

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact of molecules or particles with each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat due to the movement of gases and liquids.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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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 sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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In heat transfer, heat always flows from which substance to which substance?

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Heat always flows from the hotter substance to the colder substance.

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Give an example of conduction.

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Touching a hot handle and getting burned.

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Give an example of convection.

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Boiling water in a pot, where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Give an example of radiation.

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Getting hot from lying in the sun.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the main difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction occurs through direct contact, while convection involves the movement of fluids.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well, such as rubber or wood.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated?

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The particles move faster and spread apart, causing the substance to expand.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4