Conduction

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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 an example of conduction?

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Ironing a shirt is an example of conduction.

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How does heat transfer occur?

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Heat transfer always moves from hot to cold.

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What happens when you hold a snowball in your hand?

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The heat from your hand transfers to the snowball through conduction.

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In a pot of boiling water, how does conduction occur?

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The water heats up by touching the hot, metal pot.

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What is the term for energy transfer by touching?

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Conduction.

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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).

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What is an example of convection?

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cold water sinks.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.