Absolute Zero is as Cold as Stuff Can Get - 0 Kelvins Flashcards
1
Q
What are you doing if you increase the temp of something?
A
You give its particles more energy - move about more quickly or vibrate more
2
Q
What is the coldest anything can get?
A
-273°C - absolute zero
3
Q
What happens in terms of particles at absolute zero?
A
The particles have as little energy in their kinetic stores as its possible to get
4
Q
What is absolute zero the start of?
A
The Kelvin scale of temp
5
Q
What is a temp change of 1°C also a change of?
A
1 kelvin
6
Q
How do you convert from degrees Celsius to Kelvins?
A
Add 273
7
Q
How do you convert from Kelvins to degrees Celsius?
A
Subtract 273
