Word List Flashcards

1
Q

The lowest obtainable temperature where molecule motion stops -460F and -273C

A

Absolute zero

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2
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The amound of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound or water one Fahrenheit

A

British thermal unit

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3
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Heat transfer from one molecule to another within the substance or from one substance to another

A

Conduction

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4
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Heat transfer from one place to another using a fluid

A

Convection

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5
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Heat that passes through air heating solid object that in turn heat the surrounding area

A

Radiation

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6
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Heat energy absorbed or rejected when a substance is changing state in there is no change in temperature

A

Latent heat

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7
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The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of a substance one Fahrenheit

A

Specific heat

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8
Q

A device used to measure the pressure that is commonly calibrated in inches or millimeters of mercury there are two types mercury column and aneroid

A

Barometer

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9
Q

Pounds per square inch

A

Psi

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10
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Air at sea level 70 Fahrenheit when the atmospheric pressure is 14.646 Psia (29.92 in. Hg). Air at this condition has a volume of 13.33 ft/lb

A

Standard condition

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