Thermal Expansion
The Increase In Size Of A Material As Its Temperature Rises, Related To Particle Motion In Thermodynamics.
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Radiation
Radiation
The Transfer Of Energy Through Electromagnetic Waves.
Convection
Convection
The Transfer Of Heat Through The Movement Of Fluids.
Conduction
Conduction
The Transfer Of Heat Through Direct Contact Between Particles.
Specific Heat Capacity
Specific Heat Capacity
The Amount Of Heat Required To Raise The Temperature Of A Substance By One Degree.
Heat
Heat
The Transfer Of Thermal Energy Between Objects Due To Temperature Differences.
Entropy
Entropy
A Measure Of Disorder Or Randomness In A System, Central To The Second Law Of Thermodynamics.
Temperature
Temperature
A Measure Of The Average Kinetic Energy Of Particles In A Substance.
Third Law Of Thermodynamics
Third Law Of Thermodynamics
A Law Stating That As Temperature Approaches Absolute Zero, The Entropy Of A Perfect Crystal Approaches Zero.
Second Law Of Thermodynamics
Second Law Of Thermodynamics
A Law Stating That Entropy In A Closed System Always Increases Over Time.