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Conduction is the process by which heat or electricity is directly transmitted through a substance without any movement of the substance itself. It occurs when vibrating particles transfer energy to neighboring particles.

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Stove feel hot because of the heat transfer by the?

conduction of heat from the stove to the surrounding air molecules. This process occurs when the stove's metal surface comes into direct contact with a heat source, such as a flame or electric element, causing the molecules in the metal to vibrate and transfer thermal energy to the air.


Why can't a condution occur in a space?

Conduction requires particles to physically touch to transfer heat. In a vacuum (like outer space), there aren't enough particles for conduction to happen efficiently. Heat transfer in space primarily occurs through radiation, where electromagnetic waves carry heat energy.


What types of heat transfer occur in hurricanes?

In hurricanes, heat transfer occurs mainly through convection, where warm air at the ocean surface rises and cooler air descends. Additionally, latent heat transfer plays a significant role as water vapor in the air condenses to form clouds and releases heat energy. These heat transfer processes drive the circulation and intensity of hurricanes.


List four sources of thermal energy?

Sun: Solar energy is a primary source of thermal energy. Geothermal: Heat from the Earth's core is harnessed for thermal energy. Fossil fuels: Burning coal, oil, and natural gas releases thermal energy. Biomass: Organic matter, such as wood and crops, can be burned for thermal energy.


Why are air and water bad conductors of heat?

Open air molecules are far too disperse from one another to conduct heat efficiently. Heat is conducted by molecules and atoms that are very closely bonded together and vibrating at high frequencies. Open air is just not dense enough. If it were, you'd find it very hard to breathe.