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Temperature and Heat Temperature and Thermometers Is it hot or cold? Mercury vs. alcohol Expansion or contraction of a material Electrical resistance and infrared radiation 12/3/2015APHY1011
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Temperature and Heat Temperature scales Reference points for setting the scale Why use water? Triple point of water Solid, liquid and vapor all exist at the same time 12/3/2015APHY1012
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Temperature and Heat Absolute zero Lowest temperature theoretically possible Lowest achieved is ~ 1x10 -9 K Average in space ~ 3 K The KE is removed but not the quantum energy inside the atom – the electrons don’t stop moving Is there a maximum temperature? 12/3/2015APHY1013
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Temperature and Heat Heat Transfer of thermal energy between objects of different temperatures. Symbol: QUnit: joules ( J ) High temperature does not always mean high thermal energy Other units: BTU, calorie, Calorie (food) 12/3/2015APHY1014
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Temperature and Heat Internal energy Sum of KE (linear, rotational, vibrational) and PE (chemical bonds within and between molecules) Model The thermal energy of the system 12/3/2015APHY1015
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Temperature and Heat Thermal expansion Most substances expand as their temperature increases and contract when cooled Each material has a different expansion rate Examples: Pyrex glass, dental fillings, bridges, concrete 12/3/2015APHY1016
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Temperature and Heat Thermal expansion of water Water expands as it cools from 4°C to 0°C Effect on ponds, lakes and roads during winter 12/3/2015APHY1017
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Temperature and Heat Specific heat A constant that relates heat per unit mass and temperature change in a material Metals have low values and water has a high value Thermal inertia Climate: land vs. oceans Pizza: crust vs. sauce 12/3/2015APHY1018
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Temperature and Heat Conduction Energy transfer due to particle contact Atoms, molecules and electrons (metals) Insulators and conductors Building materials Layers of clothing 12/3/2015APHY1019
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Temperature and Heat Convection Energy transfer due to the motion of a fluid Currents are formed Hot fluids rise and cold fluids sink Cooling occurs when a fluid expands Weather and climate 12/3/2015APHY10110
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Temperature and Heat Radiation Energy carried by electromagnetic waves They can travel through empty space (vacuum) 12/3/2015APHY10111
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Temperature and Heat Radiation 12/3/2015APHY10112 UV IR Radio
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Temperature and Heat Radiation All objects are emitters and absorbers of radiation The rate of emission/absorption depends on the difference in T of the objects Global warming The greenhouse effect 12/3/2015APHY10113
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