Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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The movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another.

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What are the three main types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, and Radiation.

Front

Define conduction.

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Give an example of conduction.

Back

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

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Define convection.

Back

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

Front

Give an example of convection.

Back

Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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Define radiation.

Back

The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

Front

Give an example of radiation.

Back

The heat from the sun warming your skin.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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The state in which two objects in contact reach the same temperature.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not conduct heat well.