Thermal Energy

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Transfer of thermal energy by means of currents in fluids is termed as

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Convection

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Cooking utensils are a good example of

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Conduction

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Why is a soldering iron rod made of iron?

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good conductor of heat

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Engine fins are a bad example of

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Convection

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Process in which thermal energy is transferred without any flow of medium is termed as

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Conduction

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Poor conductors of heat and electricity are termed as

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Insulators

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Process in which thermal energy is transferred by emission of electromagnetic wave is termed as ....

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Radiation

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The amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by 1 K (or 1°C) is termed as

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Heat Capacity

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The amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass (e.g 1 kg) of substance by 1 K (or 1°C)

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Specific Heat Capacity

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Look at the picture. Which is true statement based on information above?

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Gold's specific heat capacity is smaller than water's specific heat capacity