OL U4 Zone 1: Transfer of Heat

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What is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature 1ºC for every kilogram called?

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Specific Heat

Front

What is the formula for calculating change in temperature using the heat equation?

Back

Q/mc = ∆T

Front

What is the symbol for Thermal Energy?

Back

Q

Front

What unit is used to measure Thermal Energy?

Back

J

Front

What is the definition of Thermal Energy?

Back

The total energy of all the particles in an object.

Front

What is the relationship between heat and temperature?

Back

Heat is the energy transferred between objects due to a temperature difference.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of energy in the context of heat transfer?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.