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Heat Transfer
Term | Definition |
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Thermal Energy | Total amount of kinetic (movement) and potential (stored) energies in the molecules of a substance |
Heat | Transfer of thermal energy from a warmer substance to a cooler one |
Conduction | The transfer of heat from a warmer object to a cooler object |
Convection | movement in a gas or liquid in which warmer parts move up and the colder parts move down |
Electromagnetic waves | Waves traveling through space carrying electromagnetic radiant energy |
Conductor | A material that is good at transmitting energy or electricity |
Absorb | to soak up |
Heat resistant | doesn't allow heat to pass through |
Transmit | Pass through or move |