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20 Cards in this Set
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Thermal Energy
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The energy of the random motion of particles in matter
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Kinetic
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Energy of motion
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Energy
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The ability to cause a change
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Temperature
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A measure of the average energy of motion of the particles in matter
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Convection
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The transfer of thermal energy by particles of a liquid or gas moving from one place to another
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Heat
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The transfer of thermal energy from one piece of matter to another
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Conduction
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The transfer of thermal energy caused by particles of matter bumping into each other
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Radiation
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The bundles of energy that move through matter and through empty space
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Infrared Radiation
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The bundles of light energy that transfer heat
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Solar Energy
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The energy given off by the sun
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Fuel
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A material that can burn
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Different activities use...
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different amount of energy
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When particles in the air move faster...
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the temperature rises
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When water is boiling the particles are moving...
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faster
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Frozen water particles move the...
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slowest
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When you add hot water to cold water, the cold water warms up because of...
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convection
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Sunshine transfers energy through
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infrared radiation
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If two pieces of matter are touching, thermal energy can be transferred through...
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conduction
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Solar energy heats water flowing through panels by
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infrared radiation
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Clothing with insulation should be worn to stay warm in cold temperatures
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The insulation traps your body heat and keeps it from escaping
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