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Heat Transfer
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Heat | The energy that is transferred between objects that are at Different Temperatures. |
| Convection | The transfer of energy due to the Movement of Matter. |
| Conduction | The transfer of energy from one object to another through Direct Contact. |
| Radiation | The transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves. Energy is transferred between objects that Never Touch. |
| Temperature | A measure of the average kinetic energy of particles. |
| Thermal Expansion | The increase in volume of matter that is from an increase in temperature. |