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I have a hard time telling the difference between convection, conduction, and radiation, anybody got any tips?

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Conduction
In conduction, heat transfer takes place between objects by direct contact.

Convection

In convection, the heat transfer takes within the fluid.

Radiation

In radiation, heat transfer occurs through electromagnetic waves without involving particles.
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