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| All matter is made of constantly moving particles that collide without losing energy. |
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| Measure of the average kinetic energy of all the particles in an object. |
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| The SI unit for temperature. |
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| Sum of the kinetic and potential energy of the particles in an object. |
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| Thermal energy that flows from a warmer material to a cooler material. |
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| Matter consisting of positively and negatively charged particles. |
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| Transfer of thermal energy by collisions between particles in matter at a higher temperature and particles in matter at a lower temperature. |
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| Transfer of thermal energy in a fluid from one place to another. |
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| Transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves. |
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| Material that allows heat and electricity to pass through it. |
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| Material that does not allow heat and electricity to pass through it. |
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| A measure of how spread out, or dispersed energy is. |
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