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Thermal Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |