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temperature

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in kelvin, the average kinetic energy of a substance

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thermometer

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instrument that measures temperature

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absolute zero

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temperature at which molecular energy is at a minimum

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thermal energy

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total kinetic energy of a substance’s atoms

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heat

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energy transferred between objects that are at different temps

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calorimeter

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instrument that is used to measure the heat of chemical reactions/physical changes and heat capacity

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conduction

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transfer of energy between objects that are in direct contact

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convection

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movement of matter due to differences in density caused by temperature variations

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radiation

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energy that is transferred as electromagnetic waves

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