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ForceandMotionWeek 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| convection | the transfer of heat through a fluid. |
| conduction | to allow heat or electricity to pass through easily |
| radiation | electromagnetic energy |
| heat | the transfer of thermal energy. |
| thermal energy | Energy in the form of heat. |
| physical change | a change in matter that does not affect its chemical composition. |
| chemical change | a chemical reaction; a process that changes substances into new substances |
| conductors | a material that transmits energy |
| insulators | to prevent electricity or heat from passing through |
| electromagnetic waves | A wave that travels at the speed of light. |