Understanding Thermal Energy

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Thermal Energy

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Energy from the movement of particles in a substance

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Temperature

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Measure of average kinetic energy of particles

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Heat

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Transfer of thermal energy between objects

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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 heat through electromagnetic waves

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Insulator

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Material that slows down heat transfer

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Conductor

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Material that allows heat to pass through easily

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Thermal Equilibrium

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State when two objects reach the same temperature