What is convection?
Thermal Energy - Unit 5, Week 2

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1.
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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases). Warm air or liquid rises, while cooler air or liquid sinks, creating a circulation pattern.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary process responsible for heat transfer in liquids?
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Convection is the primary process responsible for heat transfer in liquids, as it involves the movement of the liquid itself.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does heat move between objects?
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Heat always moves from hot to cold objects until thermal equilibrium is reached.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is thermal energy?
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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object, related to its temperature.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is heat?
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Heat is the transfer of thermal energy from one object to another due to a temperature difference.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is conduction?
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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials, without the movement of the materials themselves.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is radiation?
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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as light or infrared radiation.
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