Heat Transfer Review

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What is heat transfer?

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The movement of thermal energy 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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Heat transfer through direct contact between materials.

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Give an example of conduction.

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A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.

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Define convection.

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

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Give an example of convection.

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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Define radiation.

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Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves without needing a medium.

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Give an example of radiation.

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The sun warming your skin on a sunny day.

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What is required for heat transfer to occur?

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Objects need to be at different temperatures.

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What happens to particles in conduction?

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Particles vibrate and transfer energy to neighboring particles.