Heat Transfer Explorer
Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
Explore the three methods of heat transfer: Conduction (through solids), Convection (through fluids), and Radiation (through empty space).
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All Heat Transfer Methods
Conduction Only
Convection Only
Radiation Only
Observations:
Different heat transfer methods work at different rates and through different mechanisms.
🎉 Experiment Complete! You've observed all heat transfer methods!
The Science Behind Heat Transfer
Three Methods of Heat Transfer:
- Conduction: Heat transfer through solids by molecular vibration (e.g., metal rod heating up)
- Convection: Heat transfer through fluids by movement of heated material (e.g., warm water rising)
- Radiation: Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves (e.g., heat from the sun)
All three methods occur simultaneously in many real-world situations!