Heat Transfer & Energy

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What is a conductor?

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A material that readily conducts heat, electricity, or sound.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not conduct heat or electricity well.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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A state in which two objects in contact with each other reach the same temperature.

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What happens when ice cubes melt in a glass of water?

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Heat is transferred from the warmer water to the ice cubes.

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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 or gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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What is an example of conduction?

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Burning your feet on hot sand.

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What is an example of convection?

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The movement of warm air rising near the ceiling of a room.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Feeling warmth from the sun on your skin.