Physics

Chapter 12 & 13 Outline

Thermal Energy and States of Matter

Overview - The concepts of thermal energy, the mechanisms of its transfer, thermodynamics and other topics are included in this unit.

Objective: - Understand the concepts of thermal energy and thermodynamics and some attributes on the physical states of matter

Start Date: - November 8, 2006

Due Date: - November 15, 2006

Suggested Timeframe: - Study guides due November 13h, Lab Nov. 13th, homework due November 14th, test November 15th.

Assignment: - Unit objectives:

- understand the nature of thermal energy as explained by the kinetic theory.

- define temperature and distinguish it from thermal energy.

- understand the process of reaching thermal equilibrium and its application to the measurement of temperature.

- Describe and use the Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales; demonstrate the ability to convert between the scales.

- distinguish between heat and thermal energy.

- define and display an understanding of specific heat; be able to calculate heat transfer.

display an understanding of the application of conservation of energy to heat transfers; be able to calculate temperature changes due to heat transfer

Web Resources:

Thermodynamics Virtual Laboratory
This virtual lab allows you to observe the laws of thermodynamics
Thermodynamics web site
This site has some good info about the laws of thermodynamics.
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