Thermodynamics Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What type of heat is needed to change ice into water?
A
Latent Heat
2
Q
Why are Boyle’s and Charles’ Laws not typically used for calculating the characteristics of a gas?
A
It Only accounts for 2 characteristics of gas.
3
Q
What is a source of radiant heat?
A
campfire
4
Q
What Is a conduction of heat?
A
The transfer of heat from one object to another.
5
Q
What is latent heat?
A
When a state change occurs in a substance but not a temperature change.
6
Q
What is sensible heat.
A
Sensible heat transfer creates a change in the temperature of a substance.
7
Q
What is forced convection of heat.
A
Forced convection is when a fluid is forced to flow over the surface by an internal source such as fans or pumps, creating an artificially induced convection current.
