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Heat Transfer
Term | Definition |
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Heat- | is the energy that is transferred between objects that are at different temperatures. |
Conduction- | is the transfer of energy from one object to another through direct contact. |
Convection- | is the transfer of energy due to the movement of matter- Convection is the movement of energy through the air or water. |
Radiation- | is the transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves- Energy that is transferred by objects that never touch. |
Thermal Expansion- | is the increase in volume of matter that is from an increase in temperature. |
Temperature- | is a measure of the average kinetic energy particles. |