Types of Energy Transfer Flashcards

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What is conduction?

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Energy moves through solids by vibrating particles.

Example: Hot spoon in tea.

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What is convection?

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Energy moves through liquids/gases as warm rises, cool sinks.

Example: Hot air balloon rising.

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What is radiation?

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Energy travels as waves, even through space.

Example: Sun warming your face.

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What is mechanical transfer?

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Energy moves when a force moves an object.

Example: Kicking a football.

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What is electrical transfer?

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Energy moves through wires as electricity.

Example: Battery lighting a torch.

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