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Conversion,Transfer2
Term | Definition |
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Thermal Heat 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 heat from a warmer object to a cooler object through direct contact |
Electromagnetic Waves | Waves traveling through spaces carrying electromagnetic radiant energy |
Convection | Movement in a gas or liquid in which the warmer parts move up and the colder arts move down |
Conductor | A material that is good at transmitting energy or electricity |
Insulator | A material that allows little or no heat, electricity, or sound to go into or out of something |
Radiation | Energy that comes from a source in the form of waves or rays you cannot see |
Temperature | A measurement that indicates how hot or cold something is |
Transfer | to move (someone or something) from one place to another |
Expand | the act of growing or increasing (larger) |
Contract | the act of shrinking or decreasing(smaller) |
cycle | a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order |