Work Flashcards

(10 cards)

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Temperature

A

Average Kinetic energy of the particles in a substance

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Thermal energy

A

Sum of kinetic and potential energy

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3
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Heat

A

A transfer of thermal energy

Moves from high to low thermal energy

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4
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Conduction

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Energetic particles colide with slower particles, giving them kinetic energy.
Dominant method of heat transfer in solids

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5
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Convection

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A local region at higher temp has less density than a colder region. Lower density = Lower mass. Heavy sinks, than heats to the top and cools e.t.c.
Dominates fluids (S&G)

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Radiation

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Heat transfer through electromagnertic waves. Requires no medium.
Dominant form in space.

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7
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Temperature scale units:

A

C Celcius, K Kelvin (No degree symbol). Constructed around absoloute zero.

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8
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Absolute zero

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No particle movement. -213.15 * C or 0K

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9
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What is Q and what unit

A

Thermal energy Joules

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10
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Power

A

Work over time
Wattage
W

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