Heat

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What is heat?

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Heat is energy that moves between objects of different temperatures.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer or movement of heat between two objects that are touching.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the movement of heat through fluids (liquids and gases) caused by the movement of the fluid itself.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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How does heat move in liquids?

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Heat moves in liquids primarily through convection.

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How does heat move in solids?

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Heat moves in solids primarily through conduction.

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How does heat move in gases?

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Heat moves in gases primarily through convection.

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.

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What is an example of convection?

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An example of convection is warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

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What is an example of radiation?

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An example of radiation is feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.