Heat and Energy Transfer · Physical Science

Sources of Heat

Identifying various ways heat is generated, from friction to electricity and the sun.

Key Questions

  1. 1What happens when we rub two different materials together?
  2. 2How does the sun provide energy for both warmth and growth?
  3. 3Why do some machines get hot when they are turned on?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S3U03
Year: Year 3
Subject: Science
Unit: Heat and Energy Transfer
Period: Physical Science

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