Thermal Energy Vocab Review

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What is Radiation?

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The transfer of energy from a light source (Sun, Fire, Light Bulb, Burner).

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What is Conduction?

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Transfer of heat through direct contact (touch).

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What is Convection?

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The transfer of energy in liquid, gas or air from hot to cold forming a current.

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What is Energy?

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The ability to cause change or do work.

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What does it mean to Attain?

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To gain or take in.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is Temperature?

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

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What is a Heat Source?

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An object or substance that provides heat energy.

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What is Insulation?

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A material that reduces the transfer of heat.

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What is a Conductor?

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A material that allows heat to flow through it easily.