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Heat Transfer Mechanisms

• Conduction: Transfer of heat through direct contact; example includes cooking eggs in a hot pan.
• Convection: Heat transfer through a medium, such as liquids or gases; exemplified by boiling water.
• Radiation: Transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves; microwave ovens cook food through radiation.

States of Matter

• Categories: Three states exist—solid, liquid, gas.
• Energy Levels:
  • Gas possesses the highest kinetic energy as particles are far apart and move freely.
  • Solid has the lowest kinetic energy with tightly packed particles that vibrate minimally.

Particle Behavior

• Solid: Particles are closely packed; limited movement, primarily vibration.
• Liquid: Particles are relatively close and can flow, allowing moderate movement.
• Gas: Particles are widely spaced and move rapidly and independently.

Temperature and Heat

• Temperature Measurement: Measures the average kinetic energy of particles; an increase in temperature correlates to increased particle movement.
• Heat Definition: Represents energy transfer from hot to cold objects; distinct from temperature itself.

Heat Transfer Dynamics

• Heat Flow: Energy transfers from warmer to cooler objects; for example, hot sand transfers heat to cooler bare feet.
• Thermal Expansion: As heat is applied, molecules move faster, causing them to spread apart and the object to expand.

Convection Currents

• Mechanism: Hot air rises while cold air sinks due to differences in density; hot air is less dense, resulting in upward movement, whereas cold air is denser and sinks.

Energy Fundamentals

• Energy: Defined as the ability to cause change or perform work.
• Pure Substance: Composed of only one type of atom or molecule; an example is pure iron consisting solely of iron atoms.

Particle Temperature Response

• Increased Temperature: Particles move further apart with increased kinetic energy.
• Decreased Temperature: Particles come closer together and kinetic energy diminishes when heat is removed.