What is conduction?
Conduction, Convection, Radiation

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials. It occurs when two objects at different temperatures touch each other.
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What is convection?
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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). Warm fluid rises while cooler fluid sinks, creating a circulation pattern.
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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 light. It does not require a medium to travel through.
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Give an example of conduction.
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An example of conduction is when a metal spoon gets hot after being placed in a pot of boiling water.
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Give an example of convection.
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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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Give an example of radiation.
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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.
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What happens to cold air?
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Cold air is denser than warm air, so it falls when heated air rises.
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