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Heat Transfer
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Convection | The transfer of heat through a fluid. |
| Conduction | To allow heat or electricity to pass through easily (related word: conduction) |
| Radiation | electromagnetic energy (related term: radiate) |
| 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 (related word: chemical reaction). |
| Conductors | A material that transmits energy (related word: conduct) |
| Insulators | To prevent electricity or heat from passing through (related word: insulation) |
| Electromagnetic Waves | A wave that travels at the speed of light. |