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_____ is merely a state of lower thermal energy, or less internal kinetic energy.
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Cold
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Can thermal energy be indirectly transferred from an area of lower temperature to an area of high temperature?
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Yes, but only if work is done to make the transfer.
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___ is the process by which heat flows through materials.
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Conduction
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____ are especially good conductors of heat.
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Metals
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__ ___ __, a great English physiciat invented the miner's safety lamp in 1815.
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Sir Humphry Davy
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___ is an explosive gas produced by coal decay - it is also called firedamp.
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methane
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How does Davy's miners lamp work?
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The flame is surrounded by a wire gauze screen that keeps the oil flame in the lamp.
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