M2.3 Flashcards
What is temperature?
The measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a system
In the case of two different bodies, where will heat flow to?
From a hotter area to a colder area until equilibrium is reached
What material is contained in a bulb thermometer?
Mercury
Why is water not used in a thermometer?
It will freeze or boil at varied temperatures
Equation of Celsius to Fahrenheit
C=5/9 (F-32)
Equation of Fahrenheit to Celsius
F=9/5 C+32
What is zero kelvin equal to in Celsius?
273.15 degrees Celsius
What is a thermistor
-A combination of resistor and thermal
-Measures change in electrical resistance
-Thermistor is the most used sensor
What is heat?
The measure of energy transferred from one part of a substance to another