Energy Transfer

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the process of moving energy from one place to another or from one form to another.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as light or heat, without the need for a medium.

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Example of conduction in everyday life?

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Using a curling iron to curl your hair.

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Example of convection in everyday life?

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Using a blow dryer to dry your hair.

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Example of radiation in everyday life?

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The sun warming the surface of a rock.

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What happens to particles during conduction?

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Particles vibrate and transfer energy to neighboring particles through direct contact.

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What happens to particles during convection?

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Warmer, less dense fluid rises while cooler, denser fluid sinks, creating a circulation pattern.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Sun rays warming a puddle.