Heat transfer
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Heat moves through direct contact between particles
Common in solids, especially metals
Example: A hot pan handle becomes warm
conduction
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Heat moves through fluids (liquids or gases)
Warm fluid rises, cool fluid sinks
Example: Water circulating while boiling
convection
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Heat travels as electromagnetic (infrared) waves
No medium needed (can travel through space)
Example: Heat from the Sun or a campfire
radiation
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Three Types of Heat Transfer
Conduction: Through solids, by direct contact
Convection: Through fluids, by circulation
Radiation: Through empty space, by waves
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