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Kinetic Theory Of Matter
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A theory stating that all matter is made of particles in motion
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Temperature
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A measure of the average amount of kinetic energy of the particles in an object
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Degree
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Evenly divided units of a temperature scale
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Heat
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The flow of energy from an object of higher temperature to an object of lower temperature
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Thermal Energy
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The energy an object has due to its motion of its particles; the total amount of kinetic energy particles in an object
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Calorie
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The amount of energy needed to increase the temperature of one gram of water by one degree celsius
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Joule
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A unit used to measure energy and work
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Specific Heat
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The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree celsius
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Conductor
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A material that transfers energy easily
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Conduction
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The process by which energy is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler object by means of physical contact; heat transfer through touch
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Insulator
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A material that does not transfer energy easily
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Convection
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A process by which energy is transferred in gases and liquids, occurring when a warmer, less dense area of fas or liquid is pushed up by a cooler more denser are of the gas or liquid
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Radiation
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Energy that travels across distances in the form of electromagnetic waves; heat transfer through space
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