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Conduction
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One way of transferring energy by vibrations being passed on from one particle to another. Occurs only in solid materials e.g. metals.
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Convection
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Ho thermal energy is transferred by the movement of particles. Can occur in liquids and gases e.g. convection currents in magma.
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Infra-red radiation
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A form of electromagnetic radiation that you can feel as heat. This is how heat travels from a hot drink through a cup to your hands, for example. All objects emit and absorb infra-red radiation, but some are better at this than others.
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Evaporation
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The opposite of condensation. When particles escape from the surface of a liquid to become a gas e.g. ground drying as the water evaporates off it after it rains.
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Condensation
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The opposite of evaporation. When particles in a gas lose energy and turn into a liquid e.g. steam condensing on a cold window.
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