Thermal Physics

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1. Internal EnergyThe internal energy of an object is the energy of its atoms or molecules due to their movement and positions.
2. TemperatureTemperature is a measure of the degree of hotness of an object.
3. Specific Heat CapacityThe Specific heat capacity c of a substance is the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of the substance by 1K without a change of state: c…
4. Latent HeatWhen a solid is heated, its atoms gain kinetic energy, vibrate more as a result the internal energy of the solid increases.

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