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Thermal Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Heat | The energy transferred from an object at a higher temperature to an object at a lower temperature |
| Calorie | The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1gram of water by 1 degrees Celsius |
| Conduction | The transfer of energy as heat from one substance to another through direct contact |
| Conductor | A material that transfers heat very well |
| Insulator | A material that is a poor conductor of heat |
| Convection | The transfer of energy as heat by the movement of a liquid or gas |
| Radiation | The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves |