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absolute zero
Definition
the temperature where a substance has no kenetic energy
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conduction
Definition
a transfer of internal energy by molecular and electronic collisions in a substance
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convection
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a transfer of energy in a gas or liquid by being carried by heated fluids
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heat
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the thermal energy transfered from a high temp substance to a low temp substance
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Radiation
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the transfer os energy by elctromagnetic waves
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specific heat capacity
Definition
the amount of heat needed to raise temp per unit mass by 1 degree Celsius of a substance
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temperature
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shows how hot or cold something is related to kinetic energy measured by Celsius, farhenheit or kelvins
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