CMS Unit 5 SAVVAS

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What is specific heat?

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Specific heat is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a material by 1 kelvin.

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What does a low specific heat indicate about a material's ability to absorb thermal energy?

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A material with a low specific heat can absorb a great deal of thermal energy without a significant change in temperature.

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What are insulators?

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Insulators are materials that do not conduct heat well.

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What happens to the particles of matter as thermal energy increases?

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As thermal energy in matter increases, its particles usually spread out.

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What is the process called when thermal energy is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler object?

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The transfer of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler object is called heat.

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How does specific heat affect temperature change in materials?

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Materials with high specific heat require more energy to change their temperature compared to materials with low specific heat.

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What is the relationship between thermal energy and particle movement in matter?

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As thermal energy increases, the movement of particles in matter generally increases, leading to greater spacing between them.

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Can you give an example of a good insulator?

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Examples of good insulators include rubber, glass, and wood.

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Why is water considered to have a high specific heat?

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Water has a high specific heat because it can absorb a lot of heat before its temperature changes significantly.

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What is the significance of specific heat in climate regulation?

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Specific heat plays a crucial role in climate regulation as bodies of water can absorb and store heat, moderating temperature changes in the environment.