Thermal Properties of Matter Flashcards
1
Q
when does heat transfer take place
A
When the temp pf the body and its surrounding medium are different, heat transfer takes place between the system and its surrounding medium, until the body and the surrounding medium are at the same temperature.
2
Q
heat
A
heat is the form of eneregy transferred between 2 (or more) systems or a system and its surroundings by virtrue of tem diff
3
Q
si unit of heat
A
Joule
4
Q
si unit of temp
A
kelvin
5
Q
measuremnet of temp
A
measure of temp is obtained by a thermometer. Mercury and alcohol are most used liquids in liquid-in-gas thermometers.
6
Q
Fahrenheit ice point
A
32 degree F
7
Q
Fahrenheit steam point
A
212 degree F
8
Q
Celsius ice point
A
0 degree C
9
Q
Celsius steam point
A
100 degree C
