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| All matter is composed of particles. |
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| The energy of a particle of an object due to its motion. |
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| A measure of the average kinetic energy of all the particles in a sample of matter. |
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| The stored energy of an object or particle, due to its position or state. |
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| 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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| The transfer of heat from one substance to another or within a solid by direct contact of particles. |
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| The transfer of heat within a fluid and with the movement of fluid from one place to another. |
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| The movement of a fluid caused by density differences. |
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| Electromagnetic Radiation |
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| The transfer of energy by waves travelling outward in all directions from a source. |
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| The energy carried by electromagnetic waves. |
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aka: Heat Radiation
The transfer of radiant energy from the Sun. |
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| 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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