Thermal Energy Transfer Practice

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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 is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases) due to differences in temperature.

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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Example of conduction in everyday life?

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Touching a hot stove and feeling the heat.

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Example of convection in everyday life?

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.

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Example of radiation in everyday life?

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Feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.

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What happens to particles during conduction?

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Particles vibrate and transfer energy to neighboring particles.

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What happens to particles during convection?

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Warmer, less dense particles rise while cooler, denser particles sink.

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What happens to particles during radiation?

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Energy is transferred without the need for particles to touch or move.