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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
