1. Vocabulary Week 4

2. The ability to do work or cause change
Energy
The ability to do work or cause change

3. Thermal Energy
The total potential and kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

4. Conduction
The transfer of heat from one particle of matter to another.

5. Convection
The transfer of heat by movement of a fluid.

6. Radiation
The direct transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.

7. Energy Transfer
Energy transfer is the transfer of energy from one object or material to another.

8. Conductor
A material which allows the transfer of thermal energy is a conductor.
Pot is heated by conduction. The metal in the pot is a conductor.

9. Insulator
A material with a very low electrical conductivity or thermal conductivity.