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Thermal Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conduction | Heat transferred from one particle of matter to another without the movement of matter itself. Direct Contact. |
| Convection | Heat transferred through fluid. |
| Radiation | Heat transferred through electromagnetic waves. |
| Conductor | Material that conducts heat well. |
| Insulator | Material that doesn't conduct heat well. |
| Temperature | The measurement of the average kinetic energy of particles in matter. |
| Convection Current. | The circular motion of a fluid when less dense hot particles raise above the more dense cold particles. |
| Hot Liquid | Particles are moving very quickly. |
| Cold Liquid | Particles are moving very slowly. |
| hot to cold | In which direction does heat transfer? |
| Black | A color that absorbs radiant energy. |
| White | A color that reflects radiant energy. |
| Three | How many different forms of matter are there? |
| Conductors | Silver, Copper, Stainless Steel are examples of? |
| Insulators | Air, Wood, Wool, Fiberglass, Glass are examples of? |