Physics: Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Notes (copy) (copy) (copy) (copy) (copy) (copy) (copy) (copy) (copy) (copy) (copy) (copy) (copy) (copy) (copy)

Celsius Scale

Measurement scale based on where water freezes and where water boils.

Kelvin Scale

Measurement scale based on the movement of particles.

Absolute Zero

The point at which all particle motion stops, occurring at 0 K.

Conduction

Energy transferred through direct contact.

Convection

Energy transferred through the mixing of fluids.