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Thermal Energy
Term | Definition |
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Conduction | Transfer of thermal energy by direct contact; Occurs when energy is transferred by collisions between particles |
Conductor | Material in which electrons can move easily(Material that transfers heat easily) |
Convection | Transfer of thermal energy by the movement of particles from one place to another in a gas or liquid |
Heat | Thermal energy transferred from a warmer object to a cooler object |
Heat Engine | Device that converts thermal energy into mechanical energy |