Thermal Properties Flashcards
What will happen to the particles of an object that is heated
They will vibrate more which causes them to become further apart, taking up a great volume
Will liquids or solids expand more?
Liquids
Why must space be left at the top of a container holding a liquid?
For expansion
When temperature falls why will the material contract?
Because the particles vibrate less and will become closer together
How does length and temp affect expansion?
The greater the length and temp the higher the expansion will be
For a fixed mass of gas at a constant pressure, how does the volume relate to the temperature (in kelvin)?
The volume is directly proportional to the Kelvin temperature
How does a liquid-in-glass thermometer work?
As temperature rises or falls, the liquid(Mercury/alcohol) expands or contracts
Amount of expansion can be matched to temperature on a scale
pV=
Constant for a fixed mass of
