Physical Change And Equilibrium Flashcards

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1
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What us physical change?

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It doesn’t involve living things or new substances being formed

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2
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What cause physical change?

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Forces and energy transfers

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5
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What is diffusion?

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The movement of particle in fluids from own region to another

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6
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What is conduction?

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When heat passes through solids by vibrating particles

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8
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How do you reduce conduction?

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  • Trap the air
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9
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What makes a good conductor?

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It’s high in density

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11
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What is heat measured in?

A

Joules

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12
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What is Brownian motion?

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The evidence that matter consists of particles that move randomly and fast

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13
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Thermal radiation can travel through where?

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Empty space

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14
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How do you reduce radiation?

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  • Shiny surfaces
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15
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The temperature we feel is what?

A

Subjective

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16
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What does equilibrium mean?

A

Balanced

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17
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How do you reach equilibrium?

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  • Transfer energy
  • Objects change position
  • Particles move differently
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18
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How is heat transferred in fluids?

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Convection

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19
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How do you reduce convection?

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  • Use a vacuum
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20
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When does convection form?

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When heat changes the density of a fluid

21
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What happens to a piece of rock is heated up?

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They stay the same