CMS Unit 5 SAVVAS

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What is specific heat?

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Specific heat is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a material by 1 kelvin.

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What does a high specific heat indicate about a material?

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A material with a high specific heat can absorb a great deal of thermal energy without a significant change in temperature.

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What is the process called when thermal energy transfers from a warmer object to a cooler object?

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This process is called heat transfer.

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What happens to the particles of matter as thermal energy increases?

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As thermal energy in matter increases, its particles usually spread out.

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Are most metals good conductors of heat?

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True, most metals are good conductors of heat.

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What is the relationship between thermal energy and temperature change in materials with high specific heat?

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Materials with high specific heat can absorb more thermal energy with less change in temperature.

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What is the unit of measurement for specific heat?

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The unit of measurement for specific heat is joules per kilogram per kelvin (J/kg·K).

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How does specific heat affect climate and weather patterns?

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Water's high specific heat helps moderate climate and weather patterns by absorbing and releasing heat slowly.

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What is the significance of heat in everyday life?

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Heat is significant in everyday life as it affects cooking, heating, and cooling systems, and influences weather and climate.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium is the state in which two objects in contact with each other reach the same temperature and no heat flows between them.