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Thermal Physics Module/temperature and Heat [Pdf]

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A lengthy set of lecture notes on the distinction between heat and temperature. The science of thermography is introduced; the Kelvin temperature scale is explained and compared to the Celsius temperature scale. The meaning of a triple point is discussed and applied to the case of water.

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Concepts
energy, heat, kinetic energy, temperature, thermal energy
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Additional Tags
kinetic theory, random motion, temperature difference, temperature scale, thermoscope, kelvin, celsius, celsius temperature, kelvin temperature, thermometer, triple point, heat and temperature, temperature scales
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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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