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Energy: Energy Conversion
Heating System
Description
Heating System
A heating system is a setup that transfers energy to warm up spaces, water, or materials. The system works by converting one form of energy—often chemical or electrical—into thermal energy (heat), which is then distributed through air, water, or solid materials. For example, in a home heating system, a furna...
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Transcript
Have you ever wondered how your home stays warm when it is freezing outside? It uses a heating system that transfers thermal energy into the air inside.
One common system is a furnace. While some furnaces use electricity, most burn natural gas to heat the air.
In an electric furnace, electricity heats metal resistance coils. Inside a...
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