MS-PS3-4: Definitions, Key Concepts & Examples

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Energy Transfer

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Movement of energy from one place or object to another.

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Kinetic Energy

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Energy of motion, depends on mass and speed.

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Temperature

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Measure of average kinetic energy of particles.

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Mass

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Amount of matter in an object, affects energy transfer.

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Matter

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Substance that has mass and takes up space.

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Heat

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Energy transferred due to temperature difference.

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Thermal Energy

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Total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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Conduction

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Transfer of heat through direct contact.

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Convection

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Transfer of heat by movement of fluids.

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Radiation

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Transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.