Heat transfer review

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Conduction

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Heat transfer through direct contact between materials.

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Convection

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Heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases) caused by temperature differences.

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Radiation

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Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation, without the need for a medium.

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What causes cold air to fall?

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Cold air is more dense (heavier) than hot air.

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Example of conduction

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Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat transfer to your hand.

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Example of convection

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cold water sinks.

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Example of radiation

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Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.

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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 specific heat capacity?

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The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1 degree Celsius.

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What is the role of insulators?

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Materials that reduce the rate of heat transfer.