THERMAL ENERGY TRANSFERS

RADIATION

The transfer of thermal energy from one material to another by electromagnetic waves

CONDUCTION

The transfer of Thermal Energy

THERMAL CONDUCTOR

A material through which thermal energy flows easily

THERMAL INSULATOR

A material through which thermal energy does not flow easily

SPECIFIC HEAT

The amount of thermal energy requires to increase the temperature of 1 kg of a material by 1 C

THERMAL CONTRACTION

A decrease in a material's volume when its temperature decreases

THERMAL EXPANSION

An increase in a material's volume when its temperature increases

CONVECTION

Transfer of thermal energy by the movement of particles from one part of the material to another.

CONVECTION CURRENT

Movements of fluids in a cycle because of convection