Unit 1 (Measurements) Flashcards
The energy associated with the motion of an object
Kinetic Energy
The energy associated with the position/composition of an object
Potential Energy
Energy associated with the temperature of an object
Thermal Energy
Energy is always conserved in a physical or chemical change; it is never created nor destroyed
Law of Conservation of Energy
The amount of energy required to increase the temperature of 1g H2O
Calorie (cal)
What temperature in Fahrenheit does water boil?
212 °F
What temperature in Celsius does water boil?
100 °C
What temperature in Kelvin does water boil?
373 °K
What temperature in Fahrenheit does water freeze?
32 °F
What temperature in Celsius does water freeze?
0.00 °C
What temperature in Kelvin does water freeze?
273 °K
What temperature in Fahrenheit is Absolute Zero?
-459 °F
What temperature in Celsius is Absolute Zero?
-273 °C
What temperature in Kelvin is Absolute Zero?
0 °K
How close the measured value is to the actual value
Accuracy