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