Thermal Energy Concepts

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Transfer of thermal energy by direct contact

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Conduction

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Material allowing transfer of heat, electricity, or sound

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Conductor

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Transfer of thermal energy within a fluid

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Convection

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Transfer of thermal energy between different temperatures

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Heat

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Material slowing or stopping transfer of heat, electricity, or sound

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Insulator

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Transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves

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Radiation

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Measurement of average kinetic energy of particles

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Temperature

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Total kinetic energy in all particles of a substance

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Thermal energy

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No exchange of thermal energy; same temperature

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Thermal equilibrium

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Increase in size due to temperature increase

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Thermal expansion