Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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The transfer of heat from a warmer object to a cooler object.

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What are the three types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, convection, and radiation.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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How does conduction occur in cooking?

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When a hot pot touches food, heat is transferred directly to the food.

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How does convection work in boiling water?

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Hot water rises to the top while cooler water sinks, creating a circular motion.

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How do we feel heat from the sun?

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Through radiation, as the sun's heat travels through space.

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What is an example of conduction in everyday life?

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Touching a metal spoon that is in a hot pot.

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What is an example of convection in nature?

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Warm air rising and cool air sinking, creating wind.

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