Thermal Energy and Heat Transfer

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Convection

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The transfer of thermal energy (heat) by the movement of a fluid (air or water).

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Convection Current

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The movement of fluid caused by differences in temperature, that transfers heat from one part of the fluid to another.

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Radiation

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The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.

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Conduction

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The transfer of thermal energy (heat) from one object to another by direct contact.

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Conductor

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A material that conducts heat well.

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Insulator

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A material that does not conduct heat well.

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Specific Heat

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The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of a material by 1 Kelvin, which is equivalent to 1℃.

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Thermal Expansion

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The expansion of matter when it is heated.