Thermal Energy

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Thermal Equilibrium

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A state of thermal energy being the same between two objects.

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Heat

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The flow of thermal energy.

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First Law of Thermodynamics

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Thermal energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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Temperature

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The average kinetic energy of the particles of a substance.

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Second Law of Thermodynamics

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Thermal energy moves from an area of high thermal energy to low thermal energy.

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Thermal Energy

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The total kinetic and potential energy of the particles in an object.

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Conduction

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The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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Convection

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The transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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Radiation

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The transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves.

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Insulator

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A material that does not conduct thermal energy well.

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