Heat and Energy Transfer Concepts

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Heat

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Transfer of energy from one object or substance to another.

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Friction

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Occurs when two objects rub against each other.

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Combustion

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The process of burning fuel (reacting with oxygen).

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Chemical reaction

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Release heat when substances mix.

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Conduction

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The transfer of thermal energy through the collision of particles.

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Convection

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The transfer of heat in liquids and gases through the movement of fluids. Warm fluids rise because they are less dense, and cooler fluids sink because they are denser.

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Radiation

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves through empty space.