Lecture

Thermal Physics: Temperature and Energy Transfer

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This lecture covers the concepts of temperature, thermal expansion, specific heat, changes of state, and energy transfer mechanisms such as conduction, convection, and radiation. It explains the relationship between temperature scales, the diffusion of substances in different mediums, and the microscopic origin of heat. The lecture also delves into the behavior of molecules in different states of matter, the concept of diffusion, and the role of thermal agitation in the movement of particles. Additionally, it discusses the dilatation of materials with temperature variations, the importance of coefficients of thermal expansion, and the latent heat involved in phase transitions.

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