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unit 3 thermal energ
unit 3 thermal energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Radiation | heat transfer through electromagnetic waves |
| Conduction | heat transfer through direct contact |
| Thermal Equilibrium | after heat transfers the two objects have the same temperature; or there is equal temperature throughout |
| Temperature | the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object, also known as a measure of average kinetic energy |
| Thermal Conductor | a material that allows the transfer of thermal energy |
| Thermal Insulator | a material that reduces(slows down) the transfer of thermal energy |
| Convection Current | heat driven cycles that occur in air, water, or the Earth’s mantle |
| Thermal Energy | a measure of the total kinetic energy of the particles |
| A sweater is... | Thermal Insulator |
| Copper is a... | Thermal Conductor |