Heat Transfer

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of particles in a substance; more particles mean more energy.

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How does heat always move?

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Heat always moves from hot to cold.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through a medium (material) by direct contact or touch.

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Give an example of conduction.

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Burning your feet on hot sand is an example of conduction.

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is an example of convection?

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Boiling water where hot water rises and cold water sinks is an example of convection.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows heat to pass through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow heat to pass through it easily.

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What happens to particles when they are heated?

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They move faster and spread apart.

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