Energy of moving particles
Why this, why now
This unit covers energy changes in systems due to heating, forces, and electrical work. It explains reducing energy transfer via insulation, specific heat capacity, and latent heat. Emphasis is on calculations, planning experiments, data interpretation, and evaluating methods.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 7 / 8
Energy of moving particles
This unit covers energy changes in systems due to heating, forces, and electrical work. It explains reducing energy transfer via insulation, specific heat capacity, and latent heat. Emphasis is on calculations, planning experiments, data interpretation, and evaluating methods.
10 lessons- Specific latent heat (E = m L)
- Specific latent heat (E = m l)
- Measuring specific heat capacity
- Thermal conduction and insulation
- A heating curve for water
- Heating different substances
- Effective insulation
- Specific latent heat (Q = m L)
- Calculating specific heat capacity (∆Q = m c ∆θ)
- Calculating specific heat capacity (∆E = m c ∆θ)