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S8P2.d
Describe how heat can be transferred through matter by collision of atoms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Temperature | A measure of how hot (or cold) something is; specifically, a measure of the average kinetic energy of 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 |