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Thermal Energy Terminology

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Energy contained in moving objectsKinetic energy
Energy that is transferred substances of different tempuraturesHeat
Explains states of matter based upon random movementKinetic Theory
The measure of average kinetic energy of the particle in an objectTemperature
The amount of heat needed to raise the temp of H20 by 1 degree CelsiusCalorie
The amount of heat requred fo melt a certain substanceHeat of Fusion
The amount of heat needed to vaporize a certain substanceHeat of Vaporization
The amount of heat needed to raise the temp of 1g of a substance 1 degree CelsiusSpecific Heat
The transfer of heat through direct contactConduction
The transfer of heat through moving fluids (liquid or gas) by currentsConvection
The transfer of energy through waves or raysRadiation
A substance that conducts heatThermal Conductor
A substance that prevents or doesn't conduct heatThermal Insulator
The burning of substancesCombustion
A heat engine that burns fuel outside the engineExternal Combustion Engine
An engine that burns fuel inside the engineInternal Combustion Engine
A machine that converts heat energy into mechanical energyHeat Engine
A device that circulates liquids to move heatHeat Pump
A device that makes a spark that starts the burning of fuelSpark Plug


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