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15 Cards in this Set
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Conduction
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The transfer of energy through a matter from particle
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radiation
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electromagnetic waves that directly transport energy through space
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convection
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the transfer of heat by actual movement of the warmed matter
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temperature
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average kinetic energy in the molecules of the substance
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heat
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total amount of energy possessed (kinetic and potential)
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specific heat capacity
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the heat energy that is needed to raise the temperature of a specific mass of the substance, 1 kg through 1 degree celsius
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specific heat capacity formula
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eh=c m change in t
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heat of fusion
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amount of energy required to change a substance from a solid to liquid state
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heat of vaporization
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amount of energy required to change a substance from a liquid to a gaseous state
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unit of current
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ampere
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unit of resistance
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ohm
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rate at which electric charges pass through a conductor
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current
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measure of the energy carried by the charge
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voltage
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voltage multiplied by current
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electric power
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electro magnet
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a magnet created and controlled by electricity
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