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Curling your hair is radiation, because heat travels through empty space to get to your hair. Once it's there, it will heat up the hair, making the atoms less dense and causing heat to rise off of the candle.

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Are curling irons a source of radiation?

Curling irons are not a source of radiation. They use heat to style the hair, which is a form of thermal energy, not radiation.


Is curling your hair conduction?

Yes it is! I went on this song called conduction, convection, and radiation, and a part of it said "curling my hair, conduction is there" So.... It is!


Is a curling iron conduction convection or radiation?

According to Wikipedia, convection is a heat transfer proces that requires the presence of something to transfer that heat, but it is a process that happens in fluids. Conduction is transfer of heat from a hot object to a less hot object, in this case from a hot curling iron to your hair. Radiation heat transfer is by its nature different from convection in that it does NOT require a medium. Since we are not talking about fluids or about heat transfer without the help of an medium, the process you are looking for is conduction


Is a Curling iron conduction convention or radiation?

A curling iron uses conduction and convection to transfer heat to the hair. Heat is conducted from the heating element to the metal barrel, and then the hot barrel transfers heat to the hair through direct contact. Additionally, convection helps distribute the heat evenly on the surface of the barrel.


Are flat irons and curling irons a source of radiation?

Flat irons and curling irons use heat to style hair, not radiation. The heat is produced by the electrical resistance in the heating elements of the devices. However, it's important to use them according to instructions and avoid prolonged direct contact with the skin to prevent burns or damage.

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Are curling irons a source of radiation?

Curling irons are not a source of radiation. They use heat to style the hair, which is a form of thermal energy, not radiation.


Is curling your hair conduction?

Yes it is! I went on this song called conduction, convection, and radiation, and a part of it said "curling my hair, conduction is there" So.... It is!


Curling lock of hair?

A curling lock of hair is often kept in a baby book or in a locket to remember a person. Curling hair is believed to be beautiful in many cultures.


Why is curling your a hair good?

Curling your hair is good because it gives you a new style that doesn't cost a lot. Curling your hair is not good for the hair because it can dry it out and cause heat damage.


What exactly are hair curling tongs?

"Hair curling tongs hold the hair in place while a section of it is getting curled. These are used for people with especially thick hair, and are effective when it comes to banana curling."


Do you have to use hair protector before curling your hair with a curling iron?

you dont have to but it is best to as it protects you hair from getting damaged :)


What causes more damage to your hair curling it with a flat iron or curling it with a curling iron?

Curling It With A Curling Iron Damages Your Hair More . _____________ Whichever tool is turned up to the highest temperature will be the more damaging one.


Where can one learn how to curl your hair with a curling iron?

One can learn to curl hair with a curling iron from many video tutorials online, or from a professional stylist at a hair cutting salon. Most are trained in curling hair.


If you straighten your hair before curling it does it go frizzy?

no it doesn't. i straighten my hair before curling it all the time


Is a curling iron conduction convection or radiation?

According to Wikipedia, convection is a heat transfer proces that requires the presence of something to transfer that heat, but it is a process that happens in fluids. Conduction is transfer of heat from a hot object to a less hot object, in this case from a hot curling iron to your hair. Radiation heat transfer is by its nature different from convection in that it does NOT require a medium. Since we are not talking about fluids or about heat transfer without the help of an medium, the process you are looking for is conduction


What does a curling iron do?

Curl your hair


How can you make your hair wavy if you have straight hair?

a curling iron