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Matter is in constant random motion, and hot particles move faster than cold ones because hot particles have more kinetic energy Temperature is the measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles of an object Temperature is often measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit
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Heat is thermal energy that flows from something from higher temperature to something at a lower temperature Heat is a type of energy, so it is measured in Joules When ice melts, the thermal energy from the warmer air transfers to the colder ice, making it melt
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The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance’s temperature 1 degree Celsius The higher the specific heat, the more energy is needed to change the temperature of the substance Water has a very high specific heat Metal and sand have a very low specific heat
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Water has a very high specific heat, meaning it takes a lot of energy to break the bonds between the molecules and allow the temperature to rise Because of this, water is used as a coolant Think of a swimming pool vs the concrete around the pool
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Q= Heat Energy in Joules ΔT= Change in Temp in degrees C M= mass in kg C= specific heat (constant) Q MC ΔT
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SubstanceSpecific Heat (J/kg·C o ) aluminum900 copper387 ice2,060 lead128 silver235 ethyl alcohol2450 mercury138 water4186 air1005 oxygen912 steam2009
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Conduction- heat transfer by touching Example: A metal spoon in hot coffee Sitting in a chair and the chair gets warm The best heat conductors are metals, silver, copper and aluminum are the best conductors of heat
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Transfer of thermal energy in a fluid by the movement of fluids from a warmer place Example: Heating up water in a bathtub by adding more hot water Lava Lamp Example: Weather patterns
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Earth gets heat from the sun, heat can only travel from the sun to the Earth by radiation, because conduction and convection both require matter Radiation is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic rays Often called radiant energy
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Putting on a coat or an oven mitt are both examples of trying to control the flow of heat Many animals have adaptations that help them control the flow of heat Penguins have a layer of blubber and thick, closely spaced feathers Reptiles have scaly skin that helps to reflect sunlight
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A material in which heat flows slowly Gases are usually better insulators than solids are liquids Buildings are insulated to keep warm air in the building during the winter and cool air in the summer Fleece jackets trap warm air pockets close to your body
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