Conduction, Convection, radiation

definition of Conduction

Transfer of heat through direct contact of particles.

Definiton of convection

Transfer of heat through movement of a liquid.

defination of Radiation

The transfer of heat through electroagnectic waves

How conduction works

Vibrating high energy particles collide with neighboring lower energy particles, transferring kinetic energy.

How Convection works

Heating a fluid causes it to become less dense and rise, while cooler denser fluid sinks, creating convection currents that circulate heat.

How Radiation works

Energy emitted as waves and absorbed by other objects, increasing thermal energy.

Example of conduction

Touching a hot stove or the handle of a metal spoon heating up in a bowl of hot soup.

Example of convection

Boiling water pr hot air balloon rising.

Example of radiation

Feeling the warmth of the sun or the heat radiating from a camp fire.