Physical Change And Equilibrium Flashcards
What us physical change?
It doesn’t involve living things or new substances being formed
What cause physical change?
Forces and energy transfers
What is diffusion?
The movement of particle in fluids from own region to another
What is conduction?
When heat passes through solids by vibrating particles
How do you reduce conduction?
- Trap the air
What makes a good conductor?
It’s high in density
What is heat measured in?
Joules
What is Brownian motion?
The evidence that matter consists of particles that move randomly and fast
Thermal radiation can travel through where?
Empty space
How do you reduce radiation?
- Shiny surfaces
The temperature we feel is what?
Subjective
What does equilibrium mean?
Balanced
How do you reach equilibrium?
- Transfer energy
- Objects change position
- Particles move differently
How is heat transferred in fluids?
Convection
How do you reduce convection?
- Use a vacuum