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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials. It occurs when two objects at different temperatures touch each other.

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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). It occurs when warmer areas of a liquid or gas rise and cooler areas sink.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves. It does not require a medium to travel through, meaning it can occur in a vacuum.

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Example of conduction in everyday life?

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A steak being heated when it touches a hot pan.

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Example of convection in everyday life?

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Heat being transferred by wind or the movement of warm air in a room.

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Example of radiation in everyday life?

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A heat lamp warming up soil or the sun warming the Earth.

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What happens to the sidewalk on a sunny day?

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The sidewalk increases in temperature due to radiation from the sun.

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How does heat transfer through empty space?

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Heat transfers through empty space by radiation, using electromagnetic waves.

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What is the primary method of heat transfer in liquids?

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Convection is the primary method of heat transfer in liquids.

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What is an example of radiation?

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Electromagnetic waves from the sun warming the Earth.

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