Thermodynamics and Heat · Thermodynamics
Temperature and Heat Transfer
Defining temperature scales and the mechanisms of conduction, convection, and radiation.
Key Questions
- 1How does the specific heat capacity of water influence global climate patterns?
- 2What variables affect the rate of heat loss from a building in a temperate climate?
- 3How would an engineer apply the concept of latent heat to design efficient refrigeration cycles?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Senior Cycle - HeatNCCA: Senior Cycle - Temperature
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Principles of the Physical World: Senior Cycle Physics
Unit: Thermodynamics and Heat
Period: Thermodynamics
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