Chapter 3 Flashcards

Physics

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Formula of density=

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mass/volume

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Formula of volume=

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mass/density

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3
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Formula of mass=

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volume x density

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4
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density of object<density of liquid=

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float

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5
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density of object>density of liquid=

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sink

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1g/cm3=

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1000kg/m3

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What is heat?

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total measure of energy in particles

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What is temperature?

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how hot something is, average energy of particles

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9
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Unit of heat and temperature

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joules(J), celcius( °C) or kelvin(K)

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10
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Temperature of absolute zero

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-273 °C

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11
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What is the law of conservation of energy(physics)

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can be transferred from one form to another.

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12
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What is conduction?

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transfer of heat from one particle to another

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13
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What is convection?

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transfer of heat through motion of gas or liquid

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14
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What is radiation?

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flow of heat between objects that are not in contact with each other

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15
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Black objects are good or poor absorbers of heat?

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good absorbers of heat

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16
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White objects are good or poor absorbers of heat?

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poor absorbers of heat

17
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How does evaporation cause cooling in water?

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When the particles with the highest energy escapes, thermal energy from the water is transferred to the particles, decreasing the average energy in the water.