Flashcard-Thermal Energy Transfer & Examples Unit 5

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What is thermal energy transfer?

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The process of heat 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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Define conduction.

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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Define convection.

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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Define radiation.

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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A condition where two substances in contact exchange no heat energy because they are at the same temperature.

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How does heat transfer occur between two areas of different temperatures?

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Heat transfers from an area of high temperature to an area of low temperature.

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Give an example of conduction.

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Touching a hot metal spoon in a pot of boiling water.

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Give an example of convection.

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The attic being warmer than the basement due to warm air rising.

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Give an example of radiation.

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The Sun heating the Earth through electromagnetic waves.