Use And Understand The Principles Of Heat Dynamics Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by a temperature of absolute zero?
A
The temperature at which all molecular movement stops.
2
Q
What is the Celsius equivalent of a temperature of 50 F?
A
10 c
3
Q
What are three methods of heat transfer?
A
Conduction, convection, and radiation.
4
Q
What is meant by the absolute humidity of the atmospere?
A
The actual amount of water that is in a given volume of air.
5
Q
What causes ice to change into liquid water?
A
The absorption of heat energy.
6
Q
What happens inside a solid material when it absorbs heat energy?
A
The molecules within the material move faster.
7
Q
What is the basic unit of heat in the English system?
A
BTU
8
Q
How much work will one Btu of heat energy perform?
A
778 foot-pounds of work.
