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Thermal Energy
Basic Thermal Energy terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Thermal Energy | The combination of kinetic energy of the particles in a material and the attractive force between them |
| Heat | Moving thermal energy/energy entering or exiting a system |
| Temperature | A measure of the average motion of the particles in a material |
| calorie | The amount of heat to raise 1 g of water's temperature by 1 degree C |
| Calorie | Food calorie = 1000 calories |