Defenitions (general) Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Define specific heat capacity
A
Amount of energy required to increase temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1 degree celcius
2
Q
Define thermal energy store
A
Total kinetic energy in each particle
3
Q
What equation links mass, energy transferred, temperature change and specific heat capacity?
A
ΔE = m x c x Δθ
4
Q
Define circuit
A
A complete loop through which electricity can flow
5
Q
Define current
A
Rate of flow of charge
6
Q
Define inverse square law
A
Light intensity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance
