Physics 101 Lecture 5: Heat & Gay-Lussac's Law
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How can you convert Celsius to Kelvin?

To convert Celsius to Kelvin, add 273 to the Celsius temperature.

What happens to the pressure of a gas when it rises to a higher altitude?

The pressure of a gas decreases as it rises to a higher altitude.

What is the ideal gas law formula?

The ideal gas law is represented by the formula pV = nRT.

What does Avogadro’s number represent?

<p>Avogadro’s number represents the amount of molecules in one mole of a substance, approximately 6.022 × 10^23.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you calculate the thermal energy absorbed or liberated by a substance?

<p>The thermal energy is calculated using the equation Q = mc∆T.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final volume of a gas if its pressure decreases while temperature changes?

<p>The final volume can be found using the ideal gas law equation, where pressure and temperature changes are accounted for.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial temperature of a gas that is 35.0 °C in Kelvin?

<p>The initial temperature is 308 K after converting from 35.0 °C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you do not convert temperatures to Kelvin in gas law calculations?

<p>Failure to convert temperatures to Kelvin may lead to incorrect calculations and results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the ideal gas law express?

<p>The ideal gas law expresses the relationship between pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas, taking into account the number of moles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Avogadro's number and why is it significant?

<p>Avogadro's number is $6.022 × 10^{23}$ molecules/mole and it signifies that one mole of any gas contains the same number of molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the ideal gas equation relate to the mass of a gas?

<p>In the ideal gas equation, the mass of a gas is represented in terms of the number of moles, $n$, and the universal gas constant, $R$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions does the ideal gas law apply?

<p>The ideal gas law applies when the gas behaves ideally, typically at high temperatures and low pressures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of keeping pressure constant in the example provided?

<p>Keeping pressure constant allows for a direct calculation of the change in temperature when the volume changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must temperature be expressed in for the ideal gas equation to be valid?

<p>Temperature must always be expressed in Kelvin for the ideal gas equation to be valid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the universal gas constant, R, represent?

<p>The universal gas constant, R, represents the proportionality factor in the ideal gas equation, connecting the gas's physical properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the ideal gas equation, what happens to the temperature if the volume of a gas is increased while keeping pressure constant?

<p>If the volume of a gas is increased while keeping pressure constant, the temperature of the gas must also increase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of a sea breeze during hot summer months?

<p>The primary cause of a sea breeze is the descent of cool air from the sea to replace the rising hot air over the land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe what occurs during a land breeze at night.

<p>During a land breeze at night, cooler air from the land flows towards the warmer sea, reversing the sea breeze effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does natural convection work in a room heated by a radiator?

<p>Natural convection in a room occurs when air in contact with the radiator rises, allowing cooler air to move in and replace it, creating a cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define conduction and explain where it is most pronounced.

<p>Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy through molecular action without the motion of the medium, and it is most pronounced in solids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when one end of an iron bar is placed in a fire?

<p>When one end of an iron bar is placed in a fire, thermal energy is conducted from the hot end to the cold end, heating the entire bar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of molecular vibrations in thermal conduction.

<p>Molecular vibrations allow atoms in the hotter part of a solid to interact with their neighbors, passing energy and causing a transfer of thermal energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of cross-sectional area A and thickness d in heat conduction?

<p>The cross-sectional area A and thickness d of a material significantly affect the amount of thermal energy conducted through it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Outline the thermal energy flow in a slab when subjected to two different temperatures.

<p>Thermal energy flows from the hot side with temperature Th to the colder side with temperature Tc in a slab, driven by the temperature difference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence the thermal energy conducted through a slab?

<p>The factors include the area A of the slab, the time t, and the temperature difference, $T_h - T_c$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is thermal energy transfer affected by the thickness of the slab?

<p>The thermal energy transfer is inversely proportional to the thickness of the slab, meaning thicker slabs transfer less energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the coefficient of thermal conductivity, k?

<p>The coefficient of thermal conductivity, k, quantifies how well a material conducts thermal energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it significant that most metals are good conductors of heat?

<p>It is significant because metals facilitate efficient heat transfer, making them ideal for applications requiring thermal conductivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the thermal energy conducted through a slab?

<p>The thermal energy conducted can be expressed as $Q = kA(Th - Tc)t / d$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a larger temperature difference affect thermal energy flow?

<p>A larger temperature difference between the faces of the slab results in a greater amount of thermal energy flowing through.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a material has a small thermal conductivity, what can be inferred about its insulating properties?

<p>If a material has a small thermal conductivity, it can be inferred that the material serves as a good insulator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of thermal conduction, what does the term 'good conductor' imply?

<p>A 'good conductor' implies that the material has a high thermal conductivity and allows a significant amount of thermal energy to flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Gay-Lussac's Law describe about the relationship between pressure and temperature of a gas?

<p>Gay-Lussac's Law states that the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature when the volume is held constant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the slope of the pressure versus temperature graph relate to the absolute pressure and the coefficient of volume expansion?

<p>The slope, represented as m', is equal to the product of the absolute pressure (p0) and the coefficient of volume expansion (β) for the gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified equation for pressure of the gas at 0°C, according to Gay-Lussac's Law?

<p>The simplified equation for pressure at 0°C is p = m't + p0.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the physical significance of the term β in the context of Gay-Lussac's Law?

<p>The term β represents the coefficient of volume expansion for a gas, which indicates how much the volume of the gas expands per unit temperature increase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the absolute pressure of the gas in the tank is doubled, how does this affect the pressure at a given temperature?

<p>If the absolute pressure p0 is doubled, the pressure p at a given temperature t will also double, as p = p0(βt + 1).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the pressure of a gas if its temperature is decreased while the volume remains constant?

<p>If the temperature of the gas is decreased, the pressure will also decrease, following Gay-Lussac's Law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the equation p = p0(βt + 1), what does the constant term '1' represent?

<p>'1' in the equation represents the baseline pressure at 0°C, where any increase is dictated by the temperature increase (βt).</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you graphically represent Gay-Lussac's Law using pressure and temperature axes?

<p>To graph Gay-Lussac's Law, plot pressure (p) on the y-axis and temperature (t) on the x-axis, resulting in a straight line with a positive slope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Gay-Lussac's law state about the relationship between absolute pressure and absolute temperature at constant volume?

<p>Gay-Lussac's law states that the absolute pressure of a gas at constant volume is directly proportional to the absolute temperature of the gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can Gay-Lussac's law be mathematically represented when comparing gases at two different temperatures?

<p>It can be represented as $\frac{p_1}{T_1} = \frac{p_2}{T_2}$, where $p_1$ and $T_1$ are the pressure and temperature of the first state, respectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon occurs when the piston in a gas cylinder is pushed down, according to Boyle's law?

<p>Pushing the piston down increases the pressure of the gas while decreasing its volume at constant temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

State Boyle's law and explain its significance in understanding gas behavior.

<p>Boyle's law states that the product of pressure and volume of a gas at constant temperature is equal to a constant, expressed as $pV = constant$.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the equations $p_1V_1 = constant$ and $p_2V_2 = constant$, what can be concluded about the states of a gas at constant temperature?

<p>It can be concluded that the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely related; if one increases, the other must decrease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the absolute temperature in Kelvin significant when applying Gay-Lussac’s law?

<p>The absolute temperature in Kelvin is significant because it provides a direct proportionality in the relationship with pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of thermal equilibrium in the experiment relating to Boyle's law.

<p>Thermal equilibrium ensures that the temperature of the gas remains constant while measuring changes in pressure and volume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the given content, how would you express the relationship of pressure and volume for a gas at constant temperature?

<p>The relationship can be expressed as $p \propto \frac{1}{V}$, indicating that pressure is inversely proportional to volume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Thermal Energy (Q)

The amount of thermal energy absorbed or released during a sensible heating process, where a change in temperature occurs.

Specific Heat Capacity (c)

The specific heat capacity of a substance is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of that substance by 1 K.

Temperature Change (∆T)

The change in temperature of a substance.

Mass (m)

The mass of the substance undergoing a change in temperature.

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Heat Transfer

The process of transferring thermal energy between objects or systems at different temperatures.

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Sensible Heating

A sensible heating process involves a change in the temperature of a substance without any change in its phase (solid, liquid or gas).

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Conduction

The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between substances at different temperatures.

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Convection

The transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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Gay-Lussac's Law

A law relating the pressure of an ideal gas to its absolute temperature, keeping volume constant. It states that pressure is directly proportional to the absolute temperature.

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Linear Relationship in Gay-Lussac's Law

The relationship between pressure and temperature of a gas is linear, meaning the graph of pressure vs. temperature is a straight line.

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Slope (m') in Gay-Lussac's Law

The slope of the pressure vs. temperature graph in Gay-Lussac's Law experiment.

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Initial Pressure (p0)

The initial pressure of the gas before heating.

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Initial Temperature (t0)

The initial temperature of the gas before heating.

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Slope (m') and its relation to Pressure (p0) and β

A constant value related to the initial pressure and the coefficient of volume expansion of the gas.

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Coefficient of Volume Expansion (β)

A coefficient that tells us how much a gas changes volume for every degree Celsius increase in temperature.

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Constant Volume in Gay-Lussac's Law

In Gay-Lussac's Law, the volume of the gas is kept constant, meaning it doesn't change during the experiment.

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Sea Breeze

The movement of air caused by the difference in temperature between the land and the sea, resulting in cool air blowing from the sea towards the land.

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Land Breeze

The movement of air caused by the difference in temperature between the land and the sea, resulting in warm air blowing from the land towards the sea.

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Natural Convection

A process of heat transfer that occurs by the movement of fluid (liquid or gas) driven by density differences caused by temperature variations. Warm fluids rise, while cooler fluids sink, creating a cycle of circulation.

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Slab of Material

A solid material with a uniform cross-sectional area, used for studying the rate of heat conduction through it. It experiences a temperature difference between its two sides.

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Ideal Gas Law

A law that combines Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, and Gay-Lussac's Law. It states that the product of pressure and volume of an ideal gas is proportional to the product of its amount (mol) and temperature (Kelvin).

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Mole (mol)

A unit of measurement for the amount of a substance. It's defined as the amount of a substance that contains as many elementary entities as there are atoms in 0.012 kilogram of carbon-12.

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Avogadro's Number

The number of molecules in one mole of any substance. It is approximately 6.022 x 10^23 molecules per mole.

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Universal Gas Constant (R)

A constant that relates the pressure, volume, temperature, and amount of an ideal gas in the Ideal Gas Law equation (pV=nRT).

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Charles' Law

It states that the volume of an ideal gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature at constant pressure.

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Boyle's Law

It states that the volume of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its pressure at constant temperature.

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Ideal Gas

A gas that obeys the Ideal Gas Law, meaning it follows the relationship between pressure (p), volume (V), amount (n), and temperature (T) perfectly.

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Kelvin Scale

A temperature scale where zero degrees represents absolute zero (-273.15°C), the point at which all molecular motion theoretically ceases.

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Thermal Equilibrium

A state where the macroscopic properties of a system such as volume, pressure, and temperature remain constant over time. No net change occurs.

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Inverse Proportionality

The volume of a gas decreases proportionally as the pressure increases, and vice versa, when the temperature is kept constant.

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Gas Laws

The relationship between the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas. It describes how these factors change when a gas is heated or cooled, or its volume changed.

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Absolute Zero

The point at which all molecular motion theoretically ceases. It is defined as 0 Kelvin or -273.15°C.

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Compressing a gas

The process of increasing the pressure of a gas by pushing down on a piston, causing the volume to decrease simultaneously, while maintaining a constant temperature.

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Thermal Energy Transfer by Conduction - Proportionality

The amount of thermal energy transferred through a material is directly proportional to the area of the material, the temperature difference across the material, and the time over which the transfer occurs.

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Thermal Energy Transfer by Conduction - Thickness

The amount of thermal energy transferred through a material is inversely proportional to the thickness of the material. This means that a thicker material will transfer less heat.

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Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity (k)

The coefficient of thermal conductivity (k) is a measure of how easily a material conducts heat. A higher value of k indicates a better conductor of heat.

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Good Thermal Conductor

Materials that readily conduct thermal energy are known as good conductors. They have higher values of k and allow heat to flow easily. Examples include metals like copper and aluminum.

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Good Thermal Insulator

Materials that resist the flow of thermal energy are known as good insulators. They have lower values of k and slow down heat transfer. Examples include wood, plastic, and fiberglass.

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Thermal Energy Transfer by Conduction - Formula

The equation Q = kA(Th-Tc)t / d describes the amount of thermal energy (Q) transferred by conduction through a material. It considers the coefficient of thermal conductivity (k), area (A), temperature difference (Th-Tc), time (t), and thickness (d).

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Heat Transfer through a Solid Oak Wall

The amount of heat transferred per day through a solid oak wall can be calculated using the formula Q = kA(Th-Tc)t / d, considering the wall's material properties, dimensions, and temperature difference.

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Mechanism of Thermal Energy Transfer by Conduction

Thermal energy transfer by conduction occurs through the direct contact of molecules. Vibrating molecules transfer energy to their neighboring molecules through collisions, causing heat to flow from hotter to colder regions.

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Study Notes

Physics 101 (Heat) Lecture 5

  • Gay-Lussac's Law: A gas in a steel tank, with negligible volume change, has its pressure and temperature measured. Plotting pressure versus temperature yields a straight line.

  • Equation of the straight line: p - p₀ = m' (t - t₀), where p is pressure at temperature t, p₀ is pressure at temperature t₀, and m' is the slope. Simplified to p = m't + p₀ when t₀ = 0°C.

  • Slope of the line (m'): Experimentally, m' is equal to p₀β, where p₀ is the absolute pressure of the gas, and β is the coefficient of volume expansion for a gas. The equation then becomes p = p₀βt + p₀.

  • Relationship to temperature: The relationship between pressure and temperature is linear, similar to Charles' Law. Pressure is directly proportional to the absolute temperature (in Kelvin) at a constant volume. This is known as Gay-Lussac's Law.

  • Ideal Gas Law: The three gas laws can be combined into one: p₁V₁/T₁=p₂V₂/T₂. This is a special case of the Ideal Gas Law. The Ideal Gas Law applies even when none of the variables are held constant.

  • Equation relating pressure, volume, temperature & moles: pV = nRT, where p is pressure, V is volume, n is the number of moles, R is the ideal gas constant, and T is temperature in Kelvin.

  • Mole: A unit used to measure the amount of gas, equivalent to the atomic or molecular mass (M) in grams. One mole of any gas at 0°C and 1 atmosphere has a volume of 22.4 liters.

  • Avogadro's Number: 6.022 × 10²³ molecules/mole.

  • Examples (1-4): Worked examples demonstrating calculations involving ideal gas laws, pressure, volume, temperature, and moles. These examples showcase application of the Ideal Gas Law including varying conditions, and conversions between temperature units. Calculations relating these values are included.

Boyle's Law

  • Constant Temperature: The product of pressure and volume (pV) of a gas is constant at a constant temperature. This is known as Boyle’s Law.

  • Mathematical Representation: P₁V₁ = P₂V₂ , where P represents pressure, and V represents volume, and the subscripts refer to different states. This is another form of Boyle's Law.

Heat Transfer

  • Mechanisms: Convection, conduction, and radiation are the three major mechanisms of heat transfer.

  • Convection: Heat transfer through the actual motion of the medium, usually a gas or liquid. This is a primary transfer mechanism for liquids and gases.

  • Conduction: Heat transfer through molecular action, without medium motion; important in solids.

  • Radiation: Heat transfer by electromagnetic waves. No medium is necessary.

  • Isotherms: Lines of constant temperature.

  • Examples (5-6): Demonstrates calculation methods relating to the rate of energy transfer caused by convection.

Conduction

  • Principles of Transfer: Heat transfer through molecular vibration and interaction is conduction. Heat travels from high-temperature regions to low-temperature regions. This is more pronounced in solid mediums.

Heat Flow Through a Slab

  • In solids, heat conduction is dependent on factors: area, thickness, time, and temperature difference and is directly proportional to these. These are all related via a constant known as the coefficient of thermal conductivity or k . Materials like metals are good conductors while non-metals can be poor conductors.

Radiation

  • Stefan-Boltzmann Law: Every object radiates energy that is directly proportional to the fourth power of its absolute temperature.

  • Equation relating energy, emissivity, area, temperature & time: Q = σεАT⁴t . σ represents the Stephan-Boltzmann constant, ε is emissivity and ranges from 0 to 1, and A is the area of the emitting body.

  • Blackbody: A perfect absorber and a perfect emitter with emissivity ε = 1. The calculation approach is provided for finding energy radiated from a blackbody.

  • Example (8): An example calculation using Stefan-Boltzmann Law to determine the radiated heat from the sun.

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