Science Concepts

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Thermal energy

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A form of energy that is generated and measured by heat.

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Temperature

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

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Heat

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The transfer of thermal energy from one object to another.

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Insulator

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A material that does not easily allow heat or electricity to pass through it.

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Conductor

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A material that allows heat or electricity to flow through it easily.

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Specific heat

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The amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature by one degree Celsius.

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Acceleration

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The rate of change of velocity of an object.

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Potential energy

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The energy possessed by an object due to its position or condition.

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Kinetic energy

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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Margin

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The edge or border of something, ex. on a sheet of paper