Thermodynamics (HSC SSCE Physics): Flashcards
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Direction of natural heat flow
Direction of natural heat flow
From high temperature to low temperature regions
Three mechanisms of heat transfer
Three mechanisms of heat transfer
Conduction, convection, and radiation
Definition of conduction
Definition of conduction
Heat transfer via particle collisions, no overall movement
Symbol for thermal conductivity
Symbol for thermal conductivity
Unit of thermal conductivity
Unit of thermal conductivity
Thermal conductivity equation for rate of heat flow
Thermal conductivity equation for rate of heat flow
Why metals conduct heat so well
Why metals conduct heat so well
Delocalised electrons rapidly transfer kinetic energy
Definition of convection
Definition of convection
Heat transfer through bulk movement of particles in fluids
Definition of radiation
Definition of radiation
Heat transfer via electromagnetic waves, no medium needed
What all objects above absolute zero emit
What all objects above absolute zero emit
Electromagnetic radiation
