Section 1Temperature and Heat

Kinetic Theory All objects (even people) are made of particles and atoms that constantly and randomly move.

All atoms are in constant, random motion, ALL the time---even in your body!

The faster they move, the more KE they have.

Hot object’s particles move faster than an object that is cold.

A. Temperature - average kinetic energy of an object’s molecules

B. Thermal Energy – KE + PE of all the atoms in an object1. Thermal Energy as temperature 2. Thermal energy if mass

C. Heat thermal energy flowing from higher to lower temp.

D. Specific heat - amount of heat needed to raise the temp. of 1 kg of a material by 1 degree Celsius or K

1. When heat flows into an object and its temp. , the change in temp. is +.2. When heat flows out of an object its temp. , the change in temp. is −.3. A calorimeter is used to measure specific heat.

1. How are heat and thermal energy related?

2. What is the specific heat of a material?

Transferring Thermal Energy

A. Conduction - transfer of thermal energy by direct contact of particles

1. Kinetic energy is transferred as particles collide

2. Solids, particularly metals, are good heat conductors

B. The transfer of energy by the motion of heated particles in a fluid is called convection

1. Convection currents transfer heat from warmer to cooler parts of a fluid2. Convection currents create rain forests and deserts over different regions of Earth.

C. Radiation - energy transfer by electromagnetic waves1. Some radiation is absorbed and some is reflected when it strikes a material2. Heat transfer by radiation is faster in a gas than a liquid or a solid.

D. Most living things control the flow of heat by using special features such as fur, blubber, or scales

E. Insulator - material that does not let heat flow through it easily

1. Gases such as air usually make better insulators than liquids or solids2. A vacuum layer in a thermos is a good insulator because it contains almost no matter to allow conduction or convection to occur

What state of matter generally makes a good heat conductor?

What state of matter generally makes a good heat insulator?

* Solids generally conduct heat better than liquids or gases

*Gases usually make better insulators than liquids or solids

A. Heating systems - require some source of energy1. Forced-air system - fuel heats air, which is blown through ducts and vents; cool air is returned to the furnace and reheated

2. Radiator system - hot water or steam in a radiator transfers thermal energy to the air

3. Electric heating system - electrically heated coils in walls or floors heat air by conduction

B. Solar Energy - Energy from the Sun1. Passive solar heating

a. Does not use mechanical devices to move heat

b. Materials inside a building absorb radiant energy from the Sun & heat it up

(the other walls are heavily insulated and have few or no windows to reduce heat loss at night)2. Active solar heating

a. Use solar collectors to absorb radiant energy and circulate through the building

C. Thermodynamics-the study of the relationship among energy, heat, and work

1. 1st Law of Thermodynamics-the increase in energy of a system equals the energy added to the system

(basically another way to state the Law of Conservation of Energy)

2. 2nd Law of Thermodynamics-states that it is impossible for heat to flow from a cool object to a warmer object unless work is done

D. Converting Heat to Work1. Heat engine - converts thermal energy into mechanical energy2. Internal combustion engines- fuel is burned inside the engine in chambers or cylinders

a. ¾ of the heat produced in an internal combustion engine is not converted into useful workb. efficiency is dependent upon temperature.

E. Heat mover - device that removes thermal energy from one location and transfers it to another location at a different temperature1. A refrigerator contains a coolant that absorbs heat from inside of the refrigerator and release it on the outside as heat2. Air conditioners cool warm air3. Heat pumps can both cool and warm air4. The human body stays cool by evaporation of sweat.

What are three types of heating systems?

Force-air systems, radiator systems, and electric systems