Heat transfer

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What is heat transfer?

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Heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another due to a temperature difference.

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What are the three main types of heat transfer?

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The three main types of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.

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Define conduction.

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

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Give an example of conduction.

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a pot of hot soup.

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Define convection.

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

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Give an example of convection.

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An example of convection is warm air rising and cool air sinking, creating a breeze.

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Define radiation.

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, without the need for a medium.

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Give an example of radiation.

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An example of radiation is feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

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When a substance absorbs heat, its temperature increases.

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when it loses heat?

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When a substance loses heat, its temperature decreases.