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Physics Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conduction | The transfer of energy through a substance by the collision of molecules |
| Convection | The transfer in energy through circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas |
| Radiation | The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves |
| Temperature | a measurement (number) that is related to the average kinetic energy of the particles of a substance |
| Thermal energy | heat/thermal energy is a measurement of the total energy in a substance, that total energy is made up of the kinetic and potential energies of the particles |
| Diffusion | Movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration |