The total energy of motion in the particles of a substance.

The transfer of thermal energy between objects because of a difference in temperature.

The direct transfer of heat between two substances that are touching .

The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid.

The movement of a fluid that transfers heat from one part of the fluid to another.

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7-5 Heat Transfer

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Term	Definition
Thermal Energy	The total energy of motion in the particles of a substance.
Heat	The transfer of thermal energy between objects because of a difference in temperature.
Conduction	The direct transfer of heat between two substances that are touching .
Convection	The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid.
Convection Current	The movement of a fluid that transfers heat from one part of the fluid to another.