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What happens to the internal energy of a material when heat is supplied?
What happens to the internal energy of a material when heat is supplied?
Which of the following statements correctly describes temperature?
Which of the following statements correctly describes temperature?
When heat is supplied to a solid, which of the following may occur?
When heat is supplied to a solid, which of the following may occur?
Which unit is used to measure heat?
Which unit is used to measure heat?
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What happens to the volume of a material when heat is added?
What happens to the volume of a material when heat is added?
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What does the symbol 'U' typically represent in thermal physics?
What does the symbol 'U' typically represent in thermal physics?
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of supplying heat to a material?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of supplying heat to a material?
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The average kinetic energy of molecules in a material is primarily related to which property?
The average kinetic energy of molecules in a material is primarily related to which property?
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What is the value of Absolute Zero on the Kelvin scale?
What is the value of Absolute Zero on the Kelvin scale?
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Which point was used as the upper fixed point of the absolute scale from 1954 to 2019?
Which point was used as the upper fixed point of the absolute scale from 1954 to 2019?
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How is 1 Kelvin defined in terms of the triple point of water?
How is 1 Kelvin defined in terms of the triple point of water?
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What scale is currently used in Instrumentation and Control to define temperature?
What scale is currently used in Instrumentation and Control to define temperature?
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What relationship exists between the change in temperature in Kelvin and Celsius?
What relationship exists between the change in temperature in Kelvin and Celsius?
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Which temperature corresponds to 100°C in the Kelvin scale?
Which temperature corresponds to 100°C in the Kelvin scale?
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What is the significance of the Boltzmann constant in the Kelvin scale?
What is the significance of the Boltzmann constant in the Kelvin scale?
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Which of the following statements about negative temperatures is true?
Which of the following statements about negative temperatures is true?
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What happens to the internal energy of a hot body that cools down?
What happens to the internal energy of a hot body that cools down?
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What is the formula used to calculate the expansion of the steel bridge?
What is the formula used to calculate the expansion of the steel bridge?
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Which statement is true for an increase in the internal energy of a colder body?
Which statement is true for an increase in the internal energy of a colder body?
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What is the value of ΔT when the temperature changes from 20°C to 40°C?
What is the value of ΔT when the temperature changes from 20°C to 40°C?
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What does the first law of thermodynamics state about the internal energy change?
What does the first law of thermodynamics state about the internal energy change?
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If heat is lost by the system, what is the sign of the heat transfer (Q)?
If heat is lost by the system, what is the sign of the heat transfer (Q)?
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What is the change in length (ΔL) of the steel bridge when the temperature increases?
What is the change in length (ΔL) of the steel bridge when the temperature increases?
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What happens to two bodies in thermal equilibrium?
What happens to two bodies in thermal equilibrium?
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How is the change in internal energy (ΔU) calculated according to the first law of thermodynamics?
How is the change in internal energy (ΔU) calculated according to the first law of thermodynamics?
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According to the second law of thermodynamics, heat always flows from:
According to the second law of thermodynamics, heat always flows from:
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What is indicated when two bodies A and B are in thermal equilibrium with a third body C?
What is indicated when two bodies A and B are in thermal equilibrium with a third body C?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding heat transfer?
Which of the following statements is true regarding heat transfer?
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What occurs when two bodies at different temperatures are in contact?
What occurs when two bodies at different temperatures are in contact?
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What is the property of a material that represents the change in length due to temperature variation?
What is the property of a material that represents the change in length due to temperature variation?
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If a material's original length is L0 and its final length is L after a temperature change, how is the change in length (∆L) calculated?
If a material's original length is L0 and its final length is L after a temperature change, how is the change in length (∆L) calculated?
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Which of the following instruments is used for calibrating thermometers at high temperatures, above 1064 °C?
Which of the following instruments is used for calibrating thermometers at high temperatures, above 1064 °C?
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What happens to the volume of mercury in a thermometer as the temperature increases?
What happens to the volume of mercury in a thermometer as the temperature increases?
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The fractional change in length per unit temperature is represented mathematically as which of the following?
The fractional change in length per unit temperature is represented mathematically as which of the following?
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What is the correct unit for the Coefficient of Linear Expansion?
What is the correct unit for the Coefficient of Linear Expansion?
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In the equation for the Coefficient of Linear Expansion, what does ΔT represent?
In the equation for the Coefficient of Linear Expansion, what does ΔT represent?
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What is the sign of ∆L when a material contracts due to a decrease in temperature?
What is the sign of ∆L when a material contracts due to a decrease in temperature?
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What does the thermal conductivity equation help to calculate?
What does the thermal conductivity equation help to calculate?
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Which equation would you use to calculate the amount of heat required to change a substance's phase?
Which equation would you use to calculate the amount of heat required to change a substance's phase?
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In the context of thermal expansion, what does the symbol α represent?
In the context of thermal expansion, what does the symbol α represent?
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If a filament's temperature is assumed to be that of a perfect black body radiator, which law applies to relate its wavelength of maximum emissivity and temperature?
If a filament's temperature is assumed to be that of a perfect black body radiator, which law applies to relate its wavelength of maximum emissivity and temperature?
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Which of the following is the correct equation for calculating the power in relation to thermal insulating materials?
Which of the following is the correct equation for calculating the power in relation to thermal insulating materials?
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What is the value of the specific latent heat of vaporisation for water, given the latent heat of vaporisation varies around 2.3 M J kg-1?
What is the value of the specific latent heat of vaporisation for water, given the latent heat of vaporisation varies around 2.3 M J kg-1?
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How would you calculate the final temperature of a system consisting of hot water and a cooler aluminum container?
How would you calculate the final temperature of a system consisting of hot water and a cooler aluminum container?
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In the provided context, what formula is used for the power supplied by heating elements like a kettle?
In the provided context, what formula is used for the power supplied by heating elements like a kettle?
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Study Notes
Thermal Physics - Engineering Physics
- Thermal physics covers heat, temperature, and their related concepts.
Heat and Temperature
- Heat is a form of energy.
- Internal energy relates to the total kinetic energy of molecules and potential energy of interactions.
- Units of heat and internal energy are Joules (J).
- Temperature is related to the average kinetic energy of molecules.
- Temperature is used to describe "hotness" or "coldness" using a numbered scale.
- Thermometers measure temperature via changes in thermometric properties (e.g., expansion of mercury, electrical resistance, color).
Temperature Scales
- Celsius scale (°C): Uses the freezing point of water (0°C) and boiling point of water (100°C) as fixed points.
- Kelvin scale (K): An absolute scale, with absolute zero (-273.15 °C) as the lowest possible temperature.
- Temperatures below absolute zero are nonexistent.
Thermal Expansion
- Materials expand when heated.
- Different materials have different amounts of expansion for the same temperature change.
- The coefficient of linear expansion (α) describes the fractional change in length per degree change in temperature.
Thermal Equilibrium
- Thermal equilibrium occurs when two objects in contact have no net heat transfer between them.
- Consequently, they share the same temperature.
- Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: If two bodies are in thermal equilibrium with a third, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.
Heat Transfer
- Heat transfer occurs when there is a temperature difference.
- Heat transfer can happen through conduction, convection, or radiation.
Thermal Conduction
- Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself.
- Good conductors (e.g., metals) transfer heat quickly.
- Poor conductors (e.g., insulation) transfer heat slowly.
- Heat flow rate depends on material properties (thermal conductivity), temperature difference, and material thickness.
Thermal Insulation
- Insulation materials are poor conductors, slowing down heat transfer.
- They are used in buildings, refrigerators, and other applications to minimize heat loss or gain.
- U-value represents a structure's thermal conductivity, which lower values imply better insulation.
Convection
- Convection involves the transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid (liquid or gas).
- Heated fluid rises due to lower density, transferring heat as it travels.
- This method is crucial in many heating and cooling systems.
Radiation
- Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.
- Objects emit and absorb radiation based on their temperature.
- The Stefan-Boltzmann law describes the rate of heat emission based on temperature, surface area, and emissivity.
- Emissivity (ε) quantifies a material's ability to emit thermal radiation, with a black body having an emissivity of 1.
Heat Capacity
- Heat capacity describes how much heat is needed to change the temperature of a given mass.
- Specific heat capacity (c) quantifies this for a unit mass.
- The temperature change for a given amount of heat can be determined using the appropriate formula.
Latent Heat
- Latent heat is the heat absorbed or released during a phase change (solid to liquid, liquid to gas) without a temperature change.
- Latent heat of fusion applies to melting/freezing.
- Latent heat of vaporization applies to boiling/condensation.
Heating Curves
- Heating curves show the temperature change of a substance as heat is added.
- The curve includes segments of constant temperature during phase transitions.
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This quiz tests your knowledge of thermal physics, focusing on concepts such as heat, temperature, and thermal expansion. You will explore different temperature scales like Celsius and Kelvin, as well as the relationships between heat, internal energy, and temperature. Prepare to delve into the fascinating world of thermal energy!
