THERMOMETERS Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Temperature
A
the average kinetic energy of the moving particles in a substance
2
Q
Units of temperature
A
Kelvin (K)
Degrees celcius
Degrees Farenheit
3
Q
How do we measure temperature
A
Thermometers
4
Q
Types of thermometers
A
Liquid in glass (alcohol / mercury)
Digital Infra-red thermometer
Liquid Crystal strips
Pressure thermometer
Thermocouple
5
Q
Sensitivity
A
The amount that the physical property of the thermometer changes due to a small change in temp
6
Q
Linearity
A
The change in the physical property will be linear as it changes by the same amount at any temp
7
Q
Responsiveness
A
How fast a thermometer changes due to changes in temp
