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S8P2.d
Describe how heat can be transferred through matter by the collision of atoms.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Temperature | A measure of how hot (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. |