Understanding Thermal Energy

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Thermal Energy

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Energy from heat

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Heat Transfer

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Movement of thermal energy

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Conduction

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Heat transfer through direct contact

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Convection

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Heat transfer through fluids

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Radiation

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Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves

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Temperature

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Measure of thermal energy

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Thermal Expansion

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Increase in size due to heat

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Insulator

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Material that slows heat transfer

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Conductor

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Material that allows heat transfer

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Specific Heat Capacity

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Amount of heat needed to change temperature