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Temperature 1
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A measure of the average value of the kinetic energy of the particles in a material
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Thermal energy 1
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The + of kinetic and potential energy of the particles in a material ; increases as the objects temperature increase.
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Heat 2
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The transfer of thermal energy from one object to another because of a temperature difference.
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Conduction 2
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Transfer of thermal energy through direct contact
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Radiation 2
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Transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.
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Convection 2
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Something that allows heat to flow easily
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Conductor 2
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Material that transfers heat easliy
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Specific heat 2
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Amount of heat needed to raise the temperture of 1 kg of a stustance by 1*C
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Thermal pollution 2
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Increase in temperture of a natural body of water caused by adding warmer water
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Heat engine 3
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Device that converts thermal energy into mechanical energy
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Internal combustion camber 3
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Heat engine in which fuel is burned in a combustion chamber inside the engine
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