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Conduction Convection Radiation
Term | Definition |
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Thermal energy | The total energy of motion in the particles of a substance. |
Heat energy | A form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature. |
Conductor | A material that conducts heat well. |
Calorie | Amount of energy needed to raise temperature 1 gram of water 1 degree C. |
Conduction | The direct transfer of heat from one substance to another substance that it is touching. |
Insulator | A material that does not allow heat or electrons to move through it easily. |
Radiation | Energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles. |
Convection | The transfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movement of a liquid or gas. |