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Physics Grade 8. Temperature. Internal energy. Heat transfer. Part one. Collection 1

Course Difficulty Icon Intermediate
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Course Duration Icon 13 hours
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Course Overview

This unit covers the following topics:

  • Molecular motion and the thermal state of matter

  • Temperature and thermometers

  • Temperature scales and thermal equilibrium

  • The relationship between the dimensions of physical bodies and temperature

  • Internal energy and methods for changing internal energy

  • Types of heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation

  • Quantity of heat: calculation during heating/cooling

  • The equation of thermal balance

  • Temperature, internal energy, and heat transfer

Course Structure

Unit 1: Thermal Phenomena. Part 1: Temperature. Internal Energy. Heat Transfer

Course Components:

  • Introduction

  • Safety Instructions for students during physics classes

  • Preface

  • Unit Introduction

Lesson Breakdown:

  • Lesson 1:
    Thermal State of Matter. Temperature and Its Measurement

    • Review Questions

    • Exercise №1

  • Lesson 2:
    Relationship Between the Dimensions of Physical Bodies and Temperature

    • Review Questions

    • Exercise №2

  • Lesson 3:
    Internal Energy

    • Review Questions

    • Exercise №3

  • Lesson 4:
    Methods for Changing Internal Energy

    • Review Questions

    • Exercise №4

  • Lesson 5:
    Thermal Conduction

    • Review Questions

    • Exercise №5

  • Lesson 6:
    Convection

    • Review Questions

    • Exercise №6

  • Lesson 7:
    Radiation

    • Review Questions

    • Exercise №7

  • Lesson 8:
    Specific Heat Capacity. Quantity of Heat Absorbed During Heating or Released During Cooling

    • Review Questions

    • Exercise №8

  • Lesson 9:
    Thermal Balance

    • Review Questions

    • Exercise №9

  • Laboratory Work:

    • Practical Experiments

    • Self-assessment Tasks for Unit 1 “Thermal Phenomena”

Key Course Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will have developed the following competencies:

  • Understanding of thermal motion and its properties;

  • Ability to define the physical quantity "temperature" and its units;

  • Knowledge of how to measure temperature and understand the principles of the Celsius scale;

  • Ability to explain the relationship between the dimensions of physical bodies and temperature;

  • Understanding of "internal energy" as a physical quantity, including its definition and units;

  • Knowledge of two ways to change internal energy;

  • Familiarity with types of heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation;

  • Application of knowledge to solve heat transfer problems;

  • Ability to define and use "quantity of heat" and "specific heat capacity" and their units;

  • Interpretation of graphs related to heating and cooling processes;

  • Use of the thermal balance equation in practical situations;

  • Competency in performing laboratory work and using thermometers and calorimeters;

  • Adherence to safety rules during experiments;

  • Appreciation of the contributions of prominent scientists to the field of thermodynamics.

Required Skills for Taking This Course

  • Basic computer literacy and device handling skills;

  • Basic reading and writing skills;

  • Physics knowledge at the level of the 8th year of study.

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