Heat Transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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The process of thermal energy moving from one object or substance to another.

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What are the three main 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 energy through electromagnetic waves.

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What is temperature?

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The measurement of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in a substance, related to temperature.

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How does conduction occur in metals?

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Metals conduct heat well because they have free electrons that can move and transfer energy.

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What is an example of convection?

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Boiling water, where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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What is an example of radiation?

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The heat from the sun warming your skin.