thermal physics Flashcards

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1
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define temperature

A

Average kinetic energy of its molecules

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2
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state Boyles law

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For a fixed mass of gas at a constant temperature the pressure is inversely proportional to the volume

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state Charles law

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for a fixed mass of gas at a constant pressure the volume is proportional to the temperature in kelvin
V∝T

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state pressure law

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For a fixed mass of gas at a constant volume the pressure is proportional to the the temperature in kelvin
P∝T

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5
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what is an ideal gas

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a gas which obeys Boyles law at all temperatures

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6
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what is absolute zero

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when kinetic energy of all molecules is zero

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7
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specific heat capacity

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the heat energy require to cause a temperature increase of 1k of a 1kg block of the material

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8
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formula for boyles law

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P1V1=P2V2

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9
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Charles law formula

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V1/T1=V2/T2

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10
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Pressure law formula

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P1/T1=P2/T2

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ideal gas formula for moles

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PV=nRT

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ideal gas equation for molecules of gas

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PV=NKT

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13
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Formula for average kinetic energy

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KE=3/2 KT=1/2 m⟨c^2 ⟩

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14
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Specific heat capacity formula

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Q=mcΔθ

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