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definitions 10.1
"BC Science 10" Temperature, Thermal Energy and Heat
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10th Grade
04/27/2013

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Kinetic Molecular Theory
Definition
All matter is composed of particles.
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Kinetic Energy
Definition
The energy of a particle of an object due to its motion.
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temperature
Definition
A measure of the average kinetic energy of all the particles in a sample of matter.
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Potential Energy
Definition
The stored energy of an object or particle, due to its position or state.
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Heat
Definition
The amount of thermal energy that transfers from an area or object of higher temperature to an area or object of lower temperature.
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Conduction
Definition
The transfer of heat from one substance to another or within a solid by direct contact of particles.
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Convection
Definition
The transfer of heat within a fluid and with the movement of fluid from one place to another.
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Convection Current
Definition
The movement of a fluid caused by density differences.
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Electromagnetic Radiation
Definition
The transfer of energy by waves travelling outward in all directions from a source.
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Radiant Energy
Definition
The energy carried by electromagnetic waves.
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Infrared Radiation
Definition

aka: Heat Radiation

The transfer of radiant energy from the Sun.

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Solar Radiation
Definition
Visible light as well as infrared and other types of radiation.
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Three ways heat can be transferred
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Convection

Conduction

Radiation

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