Chapter 5

Temperature (T)

Kinetic Energy and Temperature

The Sun

Temperature scales.

Celsius and Fahrenheit

Converting from ^oF to ^oC

Converting from C to F

Absolute Zero

Kelvin Degrees

Converting from deg C to K

Converting from deg   K to C

Hot Air

Air KE vs. Temperature

Planetary Atmosphere

Thermal Expansion

Equation for Thermal Expansion

Different Objects Expand Different Amounts

Windows.

Thermal Expansion Problem.

Bimetallic Strip

Noteworthy properties of water

Use the ideal gas law.

Heat (Q)

Heat and Internal energy

Internal energy (U)

First law of thermodynamics

First Law Problem

Three types of heat transfer

Conduction

Convection

Radiation

Specific Heat Capacity

Diagram of Heat Capacity

Calculations of heat transfer using specific heat capacity.

Phase transitions

Latent Heat of Fusion

Sample Problem

Latent Heat of Vaporization.

Humidity

Saturation Density.

Relative humidity

 Rel. Hum Problem

Dew point

 Second law of thermodynamics

Explain how refrigerators and heat pumps work.

Heat engine

Normal Efficiency

Efficiency Problem.

Carnot Efficiency

Entropy.

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