Conduction, Convection, Radiation

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In which direction does heat transfer?

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Heat transfers from Hot to Cold.

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What is convection?

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Convection is when a hot liquid or air expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense and sinks.

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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 radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through empty space.

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What happens to warm water in a swimming pool?

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Warm water rises due to convection.

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How does a spoon get hot when stirring hot coffee?

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The spoon gets hot due to conduction.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Heat from the sun traveling to Earth.

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What is the definition of conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through materials that are in direct contact.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What is an example of convection?

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Warm air rising in a room.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the role of density in convection?

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Less dense warm liquids or gases rise, while more dense cool liquids or gases sink.