Module 2 Flashcards
1
Q
energy
A
The ability to do work
2
Q
work
A
The force applied to an object times the distance that the object travels parallel to that force
3
Q
heat
A
Energy that is transferred as a consequence of temperature differences
4
Q
The First Law of Thermodynamics
A
Energy cannot be created or destroyed. It can only change form.
5
Q
potential energy
A
energy that is stored
6
Q
kinetic energy
A
Energy that is in motion
7
Q
Fahrenheit to Celsius
A
C = 5/9 (F - 32)
8
Q
Celsius to Fahrenheit
A
F = 9/5 (C) + 32
9
Q
Celsius to Kelvin
A
*K = *C + 273.15
10
Q
calorie (cal)
A
The amount of heat necessary to warm one gram of water one degree Celsius
11
Q
1 calorie =
A
4.184 Joules
12
Q
specific heat
A
The amount of heat necessary to warm one gram of a substance one degree Celsius
13
Q
specific heat of water
A
1.000 cal/g (C) OR 4.184 J/g (C)
