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SP82.d
Describe how heat can be transferred through matter by the collision of atoms.
Term | Definition |
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Temperature | A measure of how hot or (or cold) something is; specifically, a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles of an object |
Conduction | The transfer of heat by direct contact of particles |
Convection | The transfer of thermal energy by the circulation of movement of a liquid or a gas |
Radiation | The transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves |