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Chapter 9
Thermodynamics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Thermometer | An instrument to measure temperature. |
| Internal energy | Sum of all energies. |
| Celsius formula | 5/9(F+40)-40 |
| Fahrenheit formula | 9/5(C+40)-40 |
| Radiation | Electromagnetic energy that moves in space. |
| Specific heat | Capacity per gram of material. |
| Heat capacity | Thermal energy that an object must gain or lose for a temperature change. |
| Heat capacity formula | C=q/t |
| Conduction | When two objects touch and changes to make the object hotter or cooler. |
| Kelvin to Celsius | T=c+273.15 |
| Celsius to Kelvin | C=K-273.15 |
| Stirling energy | Mirrors that are used to concentrate solar energy. |