Conduction, Convection, 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 thermal energy in a fluid (liquid/gas) by movement of warm/cool fluids.

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through waves, without the need for a medium.

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What are conductors?

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Materials that allow heat to flow through them easily, such as metals.

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What are insulators?

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Materials that do not allow heat to flow through them easily, such as rubber or wood.

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Example of conduction in everyday life?

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Touching a hot stove and getting burned.

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Example of convection in everyday life?

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cool water sinks.

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Example of radiation in everyday life?

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Feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.

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How does heat transfer from a fire to your hands above it?

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Through radiation.

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What happens to the temperature of a fluid when it is heated?

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The fluid becomes less dense and rises.