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Thermal Energy
Term | Definition |
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thermal energy | the total kinetic energy of a substance's atoms. |
heat | the energy transferred between objects that are at different temperatures. |
calorie | the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1g of water 1 degree Celsius. |
conduction | the transfer of heat through a material through direct contact. |
conductor | a material that transfers energy easier. |
insulator | a material that reduces or prevents the transfer of energy. |
convection | the transfer of energy through matter by the circulation of a gas or a liquid. |
radiation | the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves. |