Heat Transfer and Thermal Equilibrium Theory
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Match the following heating system types with their descriptions:

Local heating systems = Provide heat for only one room or a small part of a building Central heating systems = Provide heat from a single, central source such as a furnace Forced Air Heating = Type of central heating system Hot Water Heating = Type of central heating system

Match the following solar energy system components with their functions:

Collector = Gathers energy from the sun Heat storage unit = Stores the collected solar energy Heat distribution system = Transfers the solar energy to heat the house Solar cells in panels = Converts the sun's energy into electrical energy

Match the following insulation materials with their properties:

Styrofoam panelling = Layer between outer walls and siding for insulation Stone and brick walls = Good insulators but expensive Thermal conductivity = Measure of heat transfer ability R-value = Indicator of insulation effectiveness

Match the following heating control systems with their descriptions:

<p>Thermostat = Uses bi-metal strip to control furnace based on temperature Forced Air Heating = Controlled by thermostats Hot Water Heating = Controlled by thermostats Radiant Floor Heating = Controlled by thermostats</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following active solar energy systems with their methods of harnessing solar energy:

<p>Solar thermal systems = Convert radiant energy of the sun into heat for use Solar electric systems (solar array) = Convert radiant energy of the sun directly into electrical energy Solar cells in panels = Part of solar electric systems (solar array) Collector and heat storage unit = Components of solar thermal systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following heat loss detection methods with their descriptions:

<p>Infrared photography (thermogram) = Used to 'diagnose' areas of heat loss in a building Contractors' use of infrared photography = 'Diagnose' areas of heat loss in a building R-value = Indicator of insulation effectiveness Thermal conductivity = Measure of heat transfer ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ways to prevent heat loss with their descriptions:

<p>Use of good insulators = Materials that have low thermal conductivity and high R-value Infrared photography (thermogram) = Used to diagnose areas of heat loss in a building R-value = Indicator of insulation effectiveness Thermal conductivity = Measure of heat transfer ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following passive and active solar heating techniques with their descriptions:

<p>Passive solar heating = 'Store' and utilize solar energy without using mechanical devices Active solar heating = 'Harness' solar energy using mechanical devices like solar thermal and electric systems Solar thermal systems and solar electric systems (solar array) = Methods used in active solar heating Combination of passive and active solar systems = Can meet up to 75% of a family’s heating needs in prairie climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following building a device to prevent ice cube melting steps with their descriptions:

<p>Work by yourself or in a small group and brainstorm solutions = Step 1: Generate ideas to solve the problem and choose the best one Create plan and get teacher approval before building device = Step 2: Plan how to build the device including sketch, materials, equipment, and get teacher approval before starting to build it &quot;Build your device. Test it. Do you need to make any changes to your device. Do so now.&quot; = &quot;Step 3: Construct and test the device, make changes if necessary&quot; &quot;Compare your device with those of your classmates. How successful were their devices.&quot; = &quot;Step 4: Compare your device with classmates' devices and evaluate success&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

Active solar energy systems convert the radiant energy of the sun directly into electrical energy, which can then be used as most electrical energy is used today.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a prairie climate, a combination of passive and active solar systems can usually meet up to 75% of a family’s heating needs.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Solar thermal systems convert the radiant energy of the sun into heat, and then use that heat energy as desired.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Solar cells in solar electric systems are arranged in panels which are connected to form a solar array.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Local heating systems provide heat for the entire building from a single, central source such as a furnace.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Radiant floor heating uses hot-water tubes or electric wires buried underneath the floor to supply warmth.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Materials with low thermal conductivity are better insulators.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Every insulator is given a number called an R-value, and the higher the R-value, the better the product is at providing insulation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Contractors can use infrared photography to diagnose the areas of heat loss in a building, and this kind of photo is called a thermogram.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A device to prevent an ice cube from melting can be successfully built based on the principles of thermal conductivity and insulation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two basic methods of harnessing active solar energy?

<p>solar thermal systems and solar electric systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three parts of a solar thermal system?

<p>a collector, a heat storage unit, and a heat distribution system</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do solar electric systems (solar arrays) capture and store the sun’s energy?

<p>Solar cells are arranged in panels, connected to form a solar array, and the energy is stored in low voltage batteries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of heating systems mentioned in the text?

<p>local heating systems and central heating systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of central heating systems mentioned in the text?

<p>forced air heating, hot water heating, radiant floor heating</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a thermostat in a heating system?

<p>It controls the temperature by opening and closing an electrical circuit that turns a furnace on or off.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main materials mentioned in the text that are good insulators?

<p>Stone and brick walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an R-value in the context of insulation materials?

<p>It is a number indicating the insulator's effectiveness, with a higher R-value meaning better insulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can contractors diagnose areas of heat loss in a building?

<p>They can use infrared photography, also known as a thermogram.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the design challenge mentioned in the text?

<p>Design and build a device to prevent an ice cube from melting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the cracking of the large concrete slab for a basketball court in scenario 1?

<p>Rapid moisture loss during pouring</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the bolt becoming difficult to turn in scenario 2?

<p>Bolt and nut expand at different rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the glass mug cracking in scenario 3?

<p>Sudden temperature change</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which state of matter does heat affect the volume according to the provided information?

<p>Solids, liquids, and gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material property causes a glass mug to crack due to sudden temperature change?

<p>&quot;Materials expand when heated, contract when cooled&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of heat transfer between substances in contact?

<p>Conduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between needs and wants?

<p>Needs are essential for survival, while wants are desires that are not necessary for survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Empedocles believe about matter and fire?

<p>All matter was made up of earth, air, fire, and water; when objects burned, the fire inside was released</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is thermal energy?

<p>The total kinetic energy of all particles in a substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard of living?

<p>The level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a particular society or individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of early theories of heat?

<p>To understand the transfer and properties of heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between heat and thermal energy?

<p>Heat is the transfer of thermal energy between substances, while thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of all particles in a substance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two basic methods of harnessing active solar energy?

<p>Solar thermal systems and solar electric systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of central heating systems mentioned in the text?

<p>Forced Air Heating, Hot Water Heating, Radiant Floor Heating</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a thermostat in a heating system?

<p>To control and maintain the temperature by turning the furnace on or off</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an R-value in the context of insulation materials?

<p>A number that indicates how good a product is at providing insulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can contractors diagnose areas of heat loss in a building?

<p>Using infrared photography to produce thermograms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main materials mentioned in the text that are good insulators?

<p>Styrofoam panelling and materials with low thermal conductivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of heat transfer occurs only in liquids and gases?

<p>Convection</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of objects are good reflectors of radiant energy?

<p>Shiny and light-colored objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the formation of convection currents?

<p>Buoyancy of warm rising air</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of heat transfer relies on the movement of particles?

<p>Convection</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy is transferred through invisible waves that can travel great distances without relying on the movement of particles?

<p>Radiant energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What allows easy transfer of heat due to the vibration and agitation of their molecules?

<p>Conductors</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who first discovered the relationship between heat and energy?

<p>Julius Mayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is heat according to the text?

<p>A form of energy resulting from the movement of tiny particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did James Prescott Joule determine the mechanical equivalent of heat?

<p>Through experimentation and observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between heat and temperature?

<p>Heat is the energy that transfers from a substance with higher kinetic energy to one with lower kinetic energy, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Caloric theory propose about heat?

<p>Heat is a self-repellent, massless fluid called caloric</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Benjamin Thompson (Count Rumford) discover about heat?

<p>Heat is produced by friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outdated scientific belief that heat is a self-repellent, massless fluid called caloric, which exits in all objects and flows from hotter bodies to colder ones?

<p>Caloric theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who discovered that heat is a form of energy produced by friction while overseeing cannon production in Germany?

<p>Benjamin Thompson (Count Rumford)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who first discovered the relationship between heat and energy during his employment as a ship's doctor in the 1800s?

<p>Julius Mayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who determined the mechanical equivalent of heat (Joule or J) through experimentation and observation?

<p>James Prescott Joule</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four states of matter mentioned in the text?

<p>solid, liquid, gas, and plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between heat and temperature as explained in the text?

<p>Heat is the energy that transfers from a substance with higher kinetic energy to one with lower kinetic energy, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance. Heat flows spontaneously from hotter objects, while temperature is a measure of the intensity of heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the cracking of the glass mug in scenario 3?

<p>The glass mug cracked due to rapid expansion from hot water and rapid contraction from the frozen outside, causing strain and leading to cracking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the scenario of the large concrete slab cracking due to plastic shrinkage and cold temperatures.

<p>The large concrete slab cracked due to rapid moisture loss during pouring, inadequate contraction joints, and concrete contracting in cold temperatures, causing cracks from plastic shrinkage and cold temperatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the scenario of the bolt and nut expanding at different rates when exposed to heat.

<p>The bolt and nut expanded at different rates due to the absorption of more heat by the sun-exposed bolt, causing it to expand more than the nut and resulting in the bolt being unable to be turned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of conduction as a heat transfer method.

<p>Conduction is the heat transfer between substances in contact, where heat transfers from hotter to cooler areas. It occurs most commonly in solids, and conductors facilitate heat transfer while insulators impede it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does heat affect the volume of solids, liquids, and gases?

<p>Heat affects the volume of solids, liquids, and gases by causing expansion when heat is added and contraction when heat is removed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the process of solids expanding and contracting with temperature changes.

<p>Solids expand when heat is added and contract when heat is removed, leading to changes in their volume with temperature variations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the two basic methods of harnessing active solar energy mentioned in the text.

<p>The two basic methods of harnessing active solar energy are solar thermal systems and solar electric systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the three parts of a solar thermal system as mentioned in the text.

<p>The three parts of a solar thermal system are a collector, a heat storage unit, and a heat distribution system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of central heating systems mentioned in the text?

<p>The three types of central heating systems mentioned in the text are forced air heating, hot water heating, and radiant floor heating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of R-value in the context of insulation materials as mentioned in the text.

<p>R-value is a number given to every insulator, and the higher the R-value, the better the product is at providing insulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can contractors diagnose areas of heat loss in a building according to the text?

<p>Contractors can use infrared photography to diagnose the areas of heat loss in a building, and this kind of photo is called a thermogram.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a thermostat in a heating system as mentioned in the text?

<p>The purpose of a thermostat in a heating system is to control the heating system by opening and closing an electrical circuit that turns a furnace on or off based on temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the fundamental differences between needs and wants in relation to human requirements and standard of living?

<p>Needs are the basic, required conditions for survival, while wants include ways in which needs could be met. The standard of living refers to the level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a particular society or individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the early theories of heat and provide an example of how early humans utilized heat technology.

<p>Early theories of heat date back to millions of years ago when early humans used fire to cook their food and keep warm. Empedocles, around 450 BC, believed that all matter was made up of earth, air, fire, and water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define and differentiate between heat, kinetic energy, and thermal energy based on the information provided in the text.

<p>Heat is the energy that transfers from a substance whose particles have a higher kinetic energy to a substance whose particles have a lower kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is the energy an object has as a result of its motion. Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of all particles in a substance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors can influence the standard of living, and how do they differ from basic needs?

<p>The standard of living can be influenced by factors such as income, access to education and healthcare, employment opportunities, and overall economic conditions. Unlike needs, it is not vital to survival that all wants be satisfied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of thermal energy transfer and provide examples of everyday occurrences that demonstrate this transfer.

<p>Thermal energy transfer is the energy that transfers from a substance with higher kinetic energy to one with lower kinetic energy. Examples include the warmth of the sun, heat from a heater, and air in a baking oven.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Empedocles' beliefs about the composition of matter, and how did he relate these beliefs to the concept of fire?

<p>Empedocles believed that all matter was made up of earth, air, fire, and water. He thought that when objects burned, the fire inside was released.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three methods of heat transfer mentioned in the text?

<p>Conduction, convection, radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are convection currents and how do they form?

<p>Convection currents are the movement of particles transferring heat. They form due to the buoyancy of warm rising air and cooler sinking air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the properties of objects that determine their ability to reflect or absorb radiant energy?

<p>Shiny and light-colored objects are good reflectors, while dark and dull objects are good absorbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some sources of thermal energy mentioned in the text?

<p>Solar energy, geothermal energy, decay fire, and passive solar heating</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between solar energy and passive solar heating mentioned in the text?

<p>Solar energy is clean and renewable but not available all the time, while passive solar heating allows the sun's energy to enter a home without losing heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do insulation materials help prevent heat loss in a home?

<p>Insulation materials prevent heat loss through conduction and convection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

  • Caloric theory: outdated scientific belief that heat is a self-repellent, massless fluid called caloric, which exits in all objects and flows from hotter bodies to colder ones

  • Benjamin Thompson (Count Rumford): discovered heat is a form of energy produced by friction while overseeing cannon production in Germany

  • Julius Mayer: first discovered relationship between heat and energy during his employment as a ship's doctor in the 1800s

  • Mayer observed sailors' blood color change due to the body working harder to maintain temperature in colder climates

  • James Prescott Joule: determined mechanical equivalent of heat (Joule or J) through experimentation and observation

  • Heat is a form of energy resulting from the movement of tiny particles

  • Heat technologies: important for achieving human needs and requirements, as well as for controlling and managing generated heat

  • Matter exists in four states: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma

  • Heat can cause matter to change in state by adding or removing heat energy

  • Heat vs. Temperature: heat is the energy that transfers from a substance with higher kinetic energy to one with lower kinetic energy, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance. Heat flows spontaneously from hotter objects, while temperature is a measure of the intensity of heat.

  • Heat transfer in solids, some liquids, and rarely in gases through direct contact between molecules is called conduction.

  • Conductors allow easy transfer of heat due to the vibration and agitation of their molecules.

  • Insulators, on the other hand, have molecules that do not allow easy transfer of heat and reduce the amount of heat that can transfer between objects.

  • Convection is a method of heat transfer where particles themselves move and transfer heat as they do so, occurring only in liquids and gases.

  • In convection, heat transfers from an area of greater kinetic energy to an area of lesser kinetic energy through the movement of particles.

  • Convection currents form due to the buoyancy of warm rising air and cooler sinking air.

  • Convection is an important method of heat transfer in the home through the transfer of warm air from the heater to the rest of the room.

  • Radiation is the transfer of energy through invisible waves that can travel great distances without relying on the movement of particles.

  • Heat is a type of radiant energy and is transferred by infrared waves that increase the kinetic energy of particles when they come in contact with them.

  • Objects can reflect or absorb radiant energy depending on their properties, with shiny and light-colored objects being good reflectors and dark and dull objects being good absorbers.

  • Heat loss in a home can occur through conduction, convection, and radiation.

  • Insulation materials are used to prevent heat loss through conduction and convection.

  • Heat loss can also occur through windows, but energy-efficient windows are designed to reduce this loss through convection and radiation.

  • Sources of thermal energy include solar energy, geothermal energy, decay fire, and passive solar heating.

  • Solar energy is clean and renewable but not available all the time, while passive solar heating allows the sun's energy to enter a home without losing heat.

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