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| a measure of average kinetic energy of the particles in an object, due to their random motion. |
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aka heat energy
-is dependent upon mass, temperature and phase of an object |
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| the transfer of thermal energy due to the direct contact of two objects. |
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| the transfer of thermal energy when particles of a fluid move from one place to another (currents) |
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| the transfer of energy by waves moving through space. |
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| the study of conversions between heat and other forms of energy |
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| First Law of Thermodynamics |
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| Second Law of Thermodynamics |
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| thermal energy can flow from colder objects to hotter objects, ONLY IF WORK IS DONE ON THE SYSTEM. |
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| any device that converts heat into work |
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| Third Law of Thermodynamics |
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| Absolute zero cannot be reached |
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