Thermal Energy

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What are the three types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, Radiation.

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What type of heat transfer occurs in solids?

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Conduction.

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What type of heat transfer occurs in liquids and gases?

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Convection.

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What is the best material for insulation?

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Styrofoam.

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What is an example of heat transfer through radiation?

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The sun warming your skin.

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How does heat transfer from a hot burner to a pot?

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Through conduction.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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A state where two objects in contact reach the same temperature and no heat flows between them.

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What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in fluids?

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Convection.

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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 by the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).