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Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Internal Combustion Engine | Heat engine in which fuel is burned in a combustion chamber inside the engine. |
| Radiation | Transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves. |
| Specific Heat | Amount of heat needed to raise temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1 C. |
| Temperature | A measure of the average value of the kinetic energy of the particles in a material. |
| Thermal Energy | The sum of the kinetic and potential energy of the particles in a material. |
| Thermal Pollution | Increase in temperature of a natural body of water; caused by adding warmer water. |