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Thermal Physics Module: Thermal Expansion [Pdf]

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A lengthy set of lecture notes on the topics of thermal expansion and heat absorption. The concept of specific heat capacity is explained and numerical examples are discussed. Heats of transformation (fusion, vaporization) are explained and numerical examples are discussed.

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Concepts
energy, fusion, heat, heat capacity, heat of fusion, kinetic energy, specific heat, specific heat capacity, temperature, thermal energy, thermal expansion, vaporization
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Additional Tags
energy of transformation, expansion coefficient, heat exchange, heat of varporization, linear expansion, phase change energy, thermal expansion coefficient, volumetric expansion, phase change
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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