3.6.1 - Thermometers
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What is the unit of heat?
💡 Hint: Think about the unit used for energy.
Name two common temperature scales.
💡 Hint: One is mostly used in the US, and the other is used worldwide.
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What is the SI unit of heat?
💡 Hint: Think about the universal measurement of energy.
True or False: Celsius is used for scientific experiments.
💡 Hint: What do scientists prefer for absolute temperature?
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A 1 kg block of metal has a specific heat capacity of 500 J/kg°C. If the block is heated from 25°C to 100°C, how much heat energy is absorbed?
💡 Hint: Break down the steps and plug the values into the formula.
Explain how thermometers can be used in extreme environments, like when measuring the temperature of lava.
💡 Hint: Research types of thermometers suited for high temperatures.
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