3. Heat
The chapter dives into the fundamental concepts of heat, temperature, and their measurement, emphasizing their physical principles and practical applications. It outlines the different modes of heat transfer, specific heat capacity, and laws of thermodynamics that govern these processes. Lastly, it highlights the significance of heat engines and calorimetry, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of heat's role in various scientific contexts.
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What we have learnt
- Heat flows from high to low temperatures, measured in Joules or Calories.
- Temperature scales include Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin with specific conversion formulas.
- Specific heat capacity defines the heat required for temperature changes, and latent heat pertains to phase changes without temperature variation.
Key Concepts
- -- Heat
- A form of energy that transfers from a body at a higher temperature to one at a lower temperature.
- -- Temperature
- A measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance.
- -- Specific Heat Capacity
- Amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1°C.
- -- Latent Heat
- Heat energy necessary to change the state of a substance without altering its temperature.
- -- Conduction
- Heat transfer through a substance without particle movement, mainly in solids.
- -- Convection
- Transfer of heat by the movement of particles in fluids (liquids and gases).
- -- Radiation
- Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves without requiring a medium.
- -- Thermodynamics
- Branch of physics that deals with heat, work, and the laws governing energy transfers.
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