Energies refer to different forms of power or ability to do work. These include kinetic energy (motion), potential energy (position), thermal energy (heat), chemical energy (stored in bonds), electrical energy (flow of electrons), and nuclear energy (stored in atomic nuclei). ...
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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves or particles without the need for a medium. It includes types like light, heat, and X-rays. Radiation can travel through a vacuum, unlike conduction or convection. It plays a vital role ...
Proportional refers to the relationship between two quantities where one changes in direct or inverse relation to the other. If two variables are proportional, their ratio remains constant. For example, in direct proportionality, when one quantity increases the other increases ...
Thermal refers to heat or temperature-related properties of matter. It involves the study of energy transfer through conduction, convection, and radiation. Thermal energy is the internal energy possessed by an object due to the motion of its particles. It plays ...
Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves or particles. It occurs without a medium, unlike conduction or convection. Examples include light, heat from the Sun and X-rays. It plays a key role in various processes, including energy transfer ...