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Chapter 12 L3 Test
Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Heat | The transfer of thermal energy from one object to another due to a difference in temperature. |
| Conduction | Transfer of heat through a solid |
| Convection | Transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid |
| Radiation | Transfer of energy in the form of rays or waves |
| Temperature | a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance |
| Thermal Equilibrium | The state of two or more objects in contact when they have reached a common temperature |
| Thermal Expansion | The expansion of matter when it is heated |
| Conductor | A material that conducts heat well |
| Insulator | A material that does not conduct heat well |