Temperature Flashcard #2

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How did ancient people likely relate temperature?

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By the size of the fire and proximity to it.

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What temperature is defined as absolute zero on the Kelvin scale?

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0 K.

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What was the freezing point of water on Ole Romer's scale?

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8 degrees.

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What is the boiling point of water on the Celsius scale?

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100°C.

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Which law is the Absolute temperature scale based on?

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Charles's Law.

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What is temperature?

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A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?

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32°F.

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What is the relationship between Celsius and Kelvin?

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K = °C + 273.15.

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What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit?

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212°F.

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What is the significance of absolute zero?

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It is the theoretical temperature at which a system's entropy reaches its minimum value.