Conduction, convection and radiation are the three main ways that heat can be

transferred.

1. **Conduction**: This is the transfer of heat through a material without any

movement of the material itself. Heat is transferred from one molecule to another
through direct contact. For example, when you touch a hot pan on the stove, heat is
transferred from the pan to your hand through conduction.

2. **Convection**: This is the transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid (liquid

or gas). When a fluid is heated, it expands and becomes less dense. The less dense
fluid rises and is replaced by cooler, denser fluid. This creates a circulation
pattern that transfers heat from one place to another. For example, when you boil
water on the stove, heat is transferred from the stove to the water through
convection.

3. **Radiation**: This is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves. Heat

is transferred from one object to another without any physical contact between
them. For example, when you stand near a fire, you can feel the heat even though
you are not touching it. This is because heat is being transferred from the fire to
you through radiation.

These three methods of heat transfer can occur individually or in combination with
each other.