Applications
Chapter Name : Thermodynamics |
Sub Topic Code : 102_11_06_02_05 |
Topic Name : Applications |
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Sub Topic Name : Heat Capacity |
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Introduction
• Heat transferred appears as a rise in temperature of the system in case of heat absorbed by the system. • Specific heat capacity is the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius.
Pre-Requisites:
Temperature
Activity:
Fish can live in water when it is too hot.
Real Life Question:
How do fish survive in water when it Is too hot?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Vessel of water | Heat the vessel of water and see how long it takes for it to boil. |
Real life uses :
Fish can live in water due to the high heat capacity of water.
Places to visit :
Pond.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Water | Water has high heat capacity. |
What you learn in Theory:
• Heat transferred appears as a rise in temperature of the system in case of heat absorbed by the system. Specific heat capacity is the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius.
What you learn in Practice:
Water has a high specific heat capacity.