Vocab Flashcard 2

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Energy transfer via matter circulation due to density differences.

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convection

Front

Transfer of energy within a material or between objects in contact.

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conduction

Front

Transfer of energy by light

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radiation

Front

Energy due to motion

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Kinetic energy

Front

Describes two quantities related by a simple ratio.

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Proportional

Front

Average kinetic energy of particles in a substance

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temperature

Front

Energy transfer from hot to cool object

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heat

Front

Change of state from liquid to gas at the surface.

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Evaporation

Front

Change of state from gas to liquid

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condensation

Front

Energy in a system responsible for temperature

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thermal energy