Q1 Thermal Energy-Synthetics Vocabulary

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Thermal Energy

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A physical property of matter that is the TOTAL KINETIC energy produced by the motion of molecules or atoms

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Heat

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The transfer of thermal energy between objects.

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Temperature

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Measure of the average kinetic energy of particles

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Conduction

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Transfer of heat through direct contact

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Convection

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Transfer of heat by movement of fluids

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Radiation

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Transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves

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Insulator

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A material that slows down heat transfer.

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Conductor

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A material that allows heat to pass through easily.

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Kinetic Energy

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Energy of motion

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Potential Energy

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Stored energy due to position