Key Equations

Key Equations

Linear thermal expansion ΔL=αLΔTΔL=αLΔT
Thermal expansion in two dimensions ΔA=2αAΔTΔA=2αAΔT
Thermal expansion in three dimensions ΔV=βVΔTΔV=βVΔT
Heat transfer Q=mcΔTQ=mcΔT
Transfer of heat in a calorimeter Qcold+Qhot=0Qcold+Qhot=0
Heat due to phase change (melting and freezing) Q=mLfQ=mLf
Heat due to phase change (evaporation and condensation) Q=mLvQ=mLv
Rate of conductive heat transfer P=kA(Th−Tc)dP=kA(Th−Tc)d
Net rate of heat transfer by radiation Pnet=σeA(T24−T14)Pnet=σeA(T24−T14)