Thermal Energy Basics

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Thermal Energy

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Energy from heat

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Temperature

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Measure of thermal energy

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Heat

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Transfer 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 fluid movement

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Radiation

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Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves

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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 to change temperature of 1 kg by 1°C

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Formula for Heat

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Q = mcΔT