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Temperature |
The average kinetic energy of particles |
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Thermal energy |
The total kinetic energy of the particles |
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Heat |
Energy transferred between objects of different temperatures. Always transfers from higher energy to lower energy. |
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Thermal Expansion |
An increase in volume (size) due to an increase in temperature. |
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Radiation |
Transfer of heat energy by electromagnetic waves. No contact. |
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Conduction |
Transfer of heat energy by direct contact |
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Convection |
Transfer of energy due to the movement of matter. Heated matter will rise and cool matter will sink. Causes currents. |
