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Thermal energy
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6th Grade
04/04/2014

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Temperature
Definition
:-) how hot or cold something is and is also a direct indicator of a substances internal kinetic energy
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What are the temperatures measured?
Definition
In kelvin,Celsius, and fahrenheit
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Thermometer
Definition
Used to measure temp. and the change on thermal energy
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Thermal equilibrium
Definition
'In balence', its when something heats up or cools down to the temp. of its surroundings. Energy is either lost or gained
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Heat vs. Temperature
Definition
Heat thermal energy is transferred from a hotter substance to a colder substance
Temperature-measure of amount of heat
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Conduction
Definition
Heat transfer when two objects are in direct contact with each other
Ex. Placing a pan on a burner
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Convectioney
Definition
Heat moves from high to low things,it works most in liquids and gases. Colder sustansesvare denser, so they sink. It goes in a circular pattern
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Radiation
Definition
Release of thermal energy through a long electromagnetic wave (light radiation)
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Minimize heat loss
Definition
Using installation(Styrofoam,fiberglass). Some animals have it, they use fur or feathers, fat or blubber
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