Transcript Chapter 16
Chapter 16
Kinetic Theory
Definition - an explanation of how particles
in matter behave
Kinetic Theory Assumptions
All matter is composed of small particles
These particles are in constant motion
These particles are colliding with each
other and the walls of their container
Thermal Energy
Thermal energy is the TOTAL ENERGY of
a material’s particles
Kinetic Energy - vibrations and movement
within and between particles
Potential Energy - result from forces that act
within or between particles
Temperature
Definition - average KINETIC ENERGY in
the substance (have fast the particles are
moving)
Water at 0 oC will have LOWER AVERAGE
KINETIC ENERGY than water at 100 oC.
Molecules will have some movement and
kinetic energies at all temperatures, except at
ABSOLUTE ZERO
States of Matter - Solids
Particles are CLOSELY PACKED together
Have a definite SHAPE and VOLUME
Kinetic energy is LOW
States of Matter - Liquids
Particles PARTIALLY OVERCOME
attractive forces
Take shape of CONTAINER but have
definite VOLUME
Kinetic energy is MODERATE
Vital Terminology
MELTING POINT is the temperature at
which a solid begins to liquefy
HEAT OF FUSION is the amount of
energy required to change a substance
from a solid to a liquid phase
States of Matter - Gas
Particles COMPLETELY OVERCOME
attractive forces and are FAR APART
No DEFINITE SHAPE or volume
Kinetic energy is HIGH
Vital Terminology Part 2
VAPORIZATION occurs when particles are
moving fast enough to completely escape the
attractive forces of other particles
BOILING POINT is the temperature at which the
PRESSURE of the vapor in the liquid is equal to
the external pressure acting on the SURFACE of
it
HEAT OF VAPORIZATION is the amount of
energy required for a liquid at its boiling point to
become a gas
States of Matter - Plasma
Matter consisting of POSITIVELY and
NEGATIVELY charged particles
The forces produced from HIGH-ENERGY
COLLISIONS are so great that electrons
from the atom are stripped off.
Plasma is found in all observed STARS
and in LIGHTNING BOLTS.
Thermal Expansion
Definition - an increase in the size of a
substance when the temperature is
increased
In Liquids THERMOMETERS
In Gases HOT AIR BALLOONS
Water is unique because IT DOESN’T
FOLLOW THIS PATTERN
Buoyancy
Definition - the ability of a fluid (a liquid or
gas) TO EXERT AN UPWARD FORCE on
an object immersed in it
If the buoyant force is EQUAL to the object’s
weight, the object will FLOAT
If the buoyant force is LESS THAN the
object’s weight, the object will SINK
Archimedes' Principle
The BUOYANT FORCE on an object is
equal to the WEIGHT OF THE FLUID
displaced by the object
Pascal’s Principle
Pressure applied to a fluid is transmitted
throughout the fluid
Pressure
force exerted PER UNIT AREA
Formula:
p = F/A
Application Hydraulics
Example Problem
A heavy crate applied a force of 1,500
N on a 25-m2 piston. What force
need to be exerted on the 0.80-m2
piston to lift the crate?
Bernoulli’s Principle
As the velocity of a FLUID INCREASES,
the PRESSURE EXERTED by the fluid
DECREASES
Viscosity
Definition - the resistance of a fluid to
flow