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Chapter 11 heat vocab
Question | Answer |
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Heat | Thermal energy that is moving or capable of moving. |
Specific heat | The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a material on degree Celsius. |
Heat Transfer | The flow of thermal energy from higher temperature to lower temperature. |
Heat Conduction | The transfer of heat by the direct contact of particles of matter. |
Thermal Equilibrium | When two objects are at the same temperature and no heat flows. |
Convection | The transfer of heat by the motion of matter, such as by moving air to water. |
Thermal Radiation | Electromagnetic waves produced by objects because of their temperature. |