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Heat transfers (c, t c, c)

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Conduction, thermal conductivity, convection

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Define conduction

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Vibrating particles transfer energy to neighbouring particles

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Define thermal conductivity

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How quickly energy is transferred through a material

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Define convection

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Where particles move from hotter regions to cooler regions

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Types of thermal insulation (c w, s i, d g, d p, h w t j, t c, l)

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Cavity walls, soft insulation, double glazing, draught protectors, hot water tank jacket, thick curtains, lubrication >:)

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Effieciency

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Useful energy output
Total energy in

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Non renewable (b, n f, f f, c, n g, c o, m)

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Biofuels, nuclear fuels, fossil fuels, coal, natural gas, crude oil, metal

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Renewable (w f, h e, s p, t, g t, c, l, w)

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Wind farm, hydroelectric, solar power, tidal, geothermal, cotton, leather, wood

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