Conduction, Convection and Radiation

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is conduction?
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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials. It occurs when faster-moving particles collide with slower-moving particles, transferring energy.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is convection?
Back
Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). It occurs when warmer, less dense fluid rises and cooler, denser fluid sinks, creating a circulation pattern.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is radiation?
Back
Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves. It does not require a medium to travel through, allowing heat to be transferred through empty space.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of conduction.
Back
An example of conduction is when a metal spoon gets hot after being placed in a hot bowl of soup.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of convection.
Back
An example of convection is the way warm air rises and cool air sinks in a room, creating a circulation of air.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of radiation.
Back
An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the Sun on your skin, even when you are not in direct contact with it.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does conduction occur in solids?
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In solids, conduction occurs as particles vibrate and collide with neighboring particles, transferring kinetic energy.
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