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Energy contained in moving objects | Kinetic energy |
Energy that is transferred substances of different tempuratures | Heat |
Explains states of matter based upon random movement | Kinetic Theory |
The measure of average kinetic energy of the particle in an object | Temperature |
The amount of heat needed to raise the temp of H20 by 1 degree Celsius | Calorie |
The amount of heat requred fo melt a certain substance | Heat of Fusion |
The amount of heat needed to vaporize a certain substance | Heat of Vaporization |
The amount of heat needed to raise the temp of 1g of a substance 1 degree Celsius | Specific Heat |
The transfer of heat through direct contact | Conduction |
The transfer of heat through moving fluids (liquid or gas) by currents | Convection |
The transfer of energy through waves or rays | Radiation |
A substance that conducts heat | Thermal Conductor |
A substance that prevents or doesn't conduct heat | Thermal Insulator |
The burning of substances | Combustion |
A heat engine that burns fuel outside the engine | External Combustion Engine |
An engine that burns fuel inside the engine | Internal Combustion Engine |
A machine that converts heat energy into mechanical energy | Heat Engine |
A device that circulates liquids to move heat | Heat Pump |
A device that makes a spark that starts the burning of fuel | Spark Plug |