Heat And Temperature Flashcards
What is temperature?
Temperature is the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample of matter
How does heat move?
Heat moves in a predictable flow from warmer objects to cooler objects until its all at the same temperature
What tool is used to measure temperature?
A thermometer
What are the scales temperature is measured in?
- Fahrenheit
- Celsius
- Kelvin
In the U.S.A. what scale do we use to measure temperature?
Fahrenheit
What are the points in Fahrenheit?
Freezing-32F
Boiling point-212F
Absolute zero–459.67F
What are the points in Celsius?
Freezing-0C
Boiling-100C
Absolute zero–273.15C
What are the points in Kelvin?
Freezing-273.15K
Boiling-373.15K
Absolute zero-0K
What is the formula for finding Fahrenheit with Celsius?
F=(C•1.8)+32
What is the formula for finding Celsius with Fahrenheit?
C=(F-32)
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1.8
What are the three ways heat moves?
- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiation
What is convection?
Convection is the method of heat transfer for liquid and gases using currents
What is conduction?
The method of heat moving using touch (direct contact)
What is radiation?
The transfer of heat through space to other objects by infrared waves
What are conductors?
Any material that lets heat pass through easily
