HEAT transfers Flashcards

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Conduction

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A common example of conduction is the process of heating a pan on a stove
Conduction is the transfer of energy from one molecule to another by direct contact.

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Convection

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NOT DIRECT CONTACT.
Heat transfers as the barista “steams” cold milk to make hot cocoa.

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Radiation

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Radiation is the transfer of heat by electromagnetic waves.
Reheating a cold cup of coffee in a microwave oven.

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