Thermal Energy Transfer Concepts

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Radiation

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Thermal energy transfer by electromagnetic waves

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Convection

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Thermal energy transfer by movement of warmer and colder fluid

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Conduction

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Thermal energy transfer by direct contact

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Insulator

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Material which thermal energy moves slowly

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Conductor

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Material which thermal energy moves rapidly

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Energy

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Ability to do work or cause change

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Kinetic Energy

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Energy due to motion

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Potential Energy

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Stored energy

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Gravitational Potential Energy

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Energy due to gravitational forces between objects

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Light Energy

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Emitted by hot objects; makes light visible to the human eye