What is convection?
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Convection is a form of heat transfer that causes circular movement in fluids (liquids and gases) due to the movement of warmer, less dense areas rising and cooler, denser areas sinking.
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What is conduction?
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Conduction is a type of heat transfer that requires direct contact between objects. Heat moves from the hotter object to the cooler one through molecular collisions.
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What is radiation?
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Radiation is a form of heat transfer that occurs through electromagnetic waves. It does not require any medium (like air or water) to transfer heat.
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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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How does heat transfer occur when sitting in front of a campfire?
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When sitting in front of a campfire, you feel heat through radiation (from the fire) and convection (from the warm air rising).
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What is an example of conduction in everyday life?
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An example of conduction is when you touch a hot stove and feel the heat transfer from the stove to your hand.
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What is an example of convection in everyday life?
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An example of convection is when boiling water; the hot water rises to the top while cooler water sinks.
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