Energy
The ability to do work
Potential Energy
stored energy
Kinetic Energy
energy an object or substance has because of its motion
Thermal Energy
the total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance
Temperature
the measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles of a substance
Thermometer
an instrument that measures temperature
Thermal expansion
the substances particles move faster and occupy a larger space
Calorie
the amount of thermal energy needed to raise the temperature of 1g of water to 1 degree Celsius.
Heat
transfer of thermal energy from one substance to another
Conduction
heat transfer that occurs when particles bump into each other but do not change location
Conductors
substances that allow heat to move through them easily
Insulators
substances that do not allow heat to move through them easily
Convection
heat transfer that occurs when particles carry thermal energy as they move from one place to another
Radiation
heat transfer that occurs when there are no particles to carry the energy
Fuel
any substance that releases energy when it burns
Fossil Fuels
formed when the remains of plants or animals were buried quickly during the Genesis flood
