Physics Quiz: Part 8

An interactive quiz on Thermodynamics.

Fundamental Concepts Review

Heat vs. Temperature: Temperature (in K) is average molecular KE. Heat (in J) is the transfer of thermal energy.

  • Specific Heat: For temperature changes, use $Q=mc\Delta T$.
  • Latent Heat: For phase changes at constant temperature, use $Q=mL$.

Ideal Gas Law: Describes the state of a gas with $PV=nRT$. Remember to always use Kelvin for temperature!

Problem 1: Identifying Heat Transfer

Easy
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When you feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, which is the primary mode of heat transfer responsible for this?

A

Conduction

B

Convection

C

Radiation

D

Advection