Heat - Physics Flashcards
Solids, liquids and gases expandβ¦
β¦ when heated
What is heat
Heat is a form of energy
Solids, liquids and gases contract when
heated
Heat is a form of energy. What is heat measured in
The measurement of energy is the joule
Water begins to expand when..
cooled below 4 degrees Celsius
What does a bimetallic strip do?
It Shows that not all metals heat at the same
Conduction
Heat travels from particle to particle along a substance, normally a solid
Convection
Heat travels through a fluid when the particles carry heat
Radiation
Heat travels from a hot object without need for a medium
Melting point
Is when a solid turns to a liquid
Boiling point
Is when a liquid turns to a solid
Freezing point
Is when a liquid turns to a solid
Condensation
Is when a gas turns to a liquid
What isLatent heat
Latent heat is when the heat is taken in or given out when a substance is changing state with out a change in tempature