Mechanical Properties of matter: Describe, analyse and apply principles heat and thermal properties of solids and liquid
Subject outcome
Subject outcome 5.5: Describe, analyse and apply principles heat and thermal properties of solids and liquid
Learning outcomes
- Describe and apply expansion of solids (refer to linear, area and volume expansion).
- Describe and apply expansion of liquids and viscosity.
- Define and calculate latent heat.
- Describe and differentiate between vapour pressure and boiling point.
- Describe evaporation as a cooling process and factors that have an effect (surface area, temperature, volatile liquids, air currents and air pressure).
Unit 1 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe and apply expansion of solids (refer to linear, area and volume expansion).
- Describe and apply expansion of liquids and viscosity.
Unit 2 outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Define and calculate latent heat.
- Describe and differentiate between vapour pressure and boiling point.
- Describe evaporation as a cooling process and factors that affect it.
