Types of Energy and Heat Transfer

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Energy

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the ability to do work

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Kinetic energy

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The energy of motion

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Potential energy

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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Mechanical energy

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The sum of kinetic and potential energy in a system.

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Light energy

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A form of energy that is visible and can be emitted or absorbed by objects.

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Thermal energy

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The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to temperature.

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Heat

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The transfer of thermal energy from one object to another.

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Temperature

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A measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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Conduction

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The transfer of heat through a material by direct contact of particles.

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Convection

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The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids or gases, typically in a circular pattern.