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Science Vocab Words
Heat, Conduction, Convection, etc................
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6th Grade
12/10/2012

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Electromagnetic Waves
Definition
A form of energy that can move through the vacuum of space.
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Radiation
Definition
Direct transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.
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Infrared Radiation
Definition
Non-visible light w/ wavelengths longer then red light.
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Ultraviolet Radiation
Definition
Non-visible light with wavelengths shorter than violet light; can cause skin cancer and eye damage.
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Scattering
Definition
Process of reflecting light in all directions.
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Convection Currents
Definition
The upward movement of hot air, and then downward movement of cool air.
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Temp.
Definition
The average amount of energy of a motion of a substance.
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Thermal Energy
Definition
The total energy of motion in a substance.
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Psychrometer
Definition
Device used to measure relative humidity; has one dry bulb and one wet bulb thermometer.
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Heat
Definition
The transfer of thermal energy from a hotter object to a cooler 1.
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Conduction
Definition
Direct transfer of heat by substances that r touching.
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Convection
Definition
Transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid.
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