Heat and Temperature Concepts

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Heat Energy

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Energy of vibrating molecules, measured in Joules or calories

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Conduction

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Transfer of heat through direct contact, occurs in solids

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Convection

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Transfer of heat through currents, occurs in liquids and gases

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Radiation

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Transfer of heat through infrared rays, occurs in empty space

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Temperature

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Measure of average kinetic energy of particles in a substance

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Celsius Scale

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Metric scale based on 0⁰C, water's freezing point

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Fahrenheit Scale

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American scale based on 32⁰F, water's freezing point

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Kelvin Scale

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Metric scale based on 0⁰K, absolute zero

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Heat Conductor

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Substance allowing quick heat flow, good heat transfer

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Heat Insulator

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Substance slowing heat flow, poor heat transfer