Thermal Energy VOCAB Flashcard

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What is kinetic energy?

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A form of energy that an object or a particle has by reason of its motion.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of thermal energy between objects in direct contact with each other.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of thermal energy through currents in liquids and gases.

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What is radiation in terms of thermal energy?

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The transfer of thermal energy from a light source to an object.

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What is energy transfer?

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The relocation of energy from one place to another, usually in a different form.

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What is thermal energy?

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

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What is temperature?

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

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows thermal energy to pass through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that resists the transfer of thermal energy.

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What is the principle of heat transfer?

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Heat moves from areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature.