Thermal Energy

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Thermal Energy Noun

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[thur-muhl en-er-jee]

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Thermal Energy

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The total sum of the kinetic and potential energy of all the particles that make up an object.

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Temperature Noun

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[tem-per-uh-cher]

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Temperature

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A measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object or substance.

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Heat Noun

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[heet]

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Heat

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The transfer of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler one; it is considered energy in transit.

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Kinetic Energy Noun

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[ki-net-ik en-er-jee]

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Kinetic Energy

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The energy an object possesses due to the motion of its particles, which increases with temperature.

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Potential Energy Noun

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[po-ten-shuhl en-er-jee]

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Potential Energy

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The stored energy of particles based on their arrangement or position relative to each other within a substance.

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Conduction Noun

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[kon-duhk-shuhn]

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Conduction

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The transfer of thermal energy through matter by the direct contact and collision of adjacent particles.

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Convection Noun

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[kon-vek-shuhn]

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Convection

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The transfer of thermal energy in a fluid, such as a liquid or gas, by the movement of matter.

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Radiation Noun

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[rey-dee-ey-shuhn]

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Radiation

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The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, which can travel through a vacuum without needing a medium.

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Thermal Equilibrium Noun

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[thur-muhl ee-kwi-lib-ree-uhm]

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Thermal Equilibrium

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The state where objects in thermal contact reach the same temperature, resulting in no net flow of heat.

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Conductor Noun

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[kon-duhk-ter]

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Conductor

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A material that allows thermal energy to pass through it quickly and easily due to its atomic structure.