Types of Heat Transfer

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How does heat move?

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Heat moves from a warmer object to a cooler object.

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What is the method of heat transfer when the Sun's heat reaches the Earth?

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Radiation is the method of heat transfer used by the Sun to reach the Earth.

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What is true of two objects when heat is passed between them?

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They are at different temperatures.

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What is the process called when wax in a lava lamp rises and falls due to heating and cooling?

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Convection is the process demonstrated by the rising and falling wax in a lava lamp.

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What happens to the particles in an object when it is heated?

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The particles in an object move faster when it is heated.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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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).

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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Give an example of conduction.

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An example of conduction is touching a hot stove and feeling the heat transfer to your hand.

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Give an example of convection.

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An example of convection is boiling water, where hot water rises and cooler water sinks.