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Heat And Properties Of Matter

This course introduces the fundamental principles of heat and properties of matter. It covers concepts such as temperature, heat measurement, thermal expansion, and gas laws. Students will explore the properties of matter including elasticity, density, buoyancy, viscosity, and surface tension. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these concepts and their applications in everyday life, material science, and engineering.

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240h
Study Time
13
Weeks
18h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
HeatTemperatureElasticityViscosityGas Laws

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Temperature

2

Heat Transfer

3

Thermal Expansion

4

Gas Laws

5

Elasticity

6

Fluid Mechanics

7

Surface Tension

Total Topics7 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Further Mathematics

Applied Mathematics

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Concept of Temperature

3h

Unit 1: Concept of Temperature

1.5 study hours
  • •Understand the difference between temperature and heat.
  • •Define temperature scales and their relations.
  • •Solve conversion problems between Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin scales.

Unit 2: Types of Thermometers

1.5 study hours
  • •List different types of thermometers and their thermometric properties.
  • •Explain the principles behind liquid-in-glass, gas, resistance, and thermoelectric thermometers.
  • •Compare the advantages and disadvantages of each thermometer type.
Week
2

Module 1: Concept of Temperature

3h

Unit 3: Heat Measurements

3 study hours
  • •Define heat capacity and specific heat capacity.
  • •Apply the method of mixtures to solve calorimetry problems.
  • •Calculate heat transfer between substances.
Week
3

Module 1: Concept of Temperature

3h

Unit 4: Thermal Expansions

1.5 study hours
  • •Describe thermal expansion in solids and liquids.
  • •Calculate linear, superficial, and cubical expansion.
  • •Apply expansivity concepts to practical problems.

Unit 5: Gas Laws

1.5 study hours
  • •State and explain Boyle's Law, Charles's Law, and the Pressure Law.
  • •Solve problems involving gas laws.
  • •Understand the equation of state for ideal gases.
Week
4

Module 2: Conduction of Heat

3h

Unit 1: Molar Heat Capacities of Gases

1.5 study hours
  • •Define molar heat capacity at constant pressure and constant volume.
  • •Relate heat capacities to internal energy changes.
  • •Understand isothermal and adiabatic processes.

Unit 2: Conduction of Heat

1.5 study hours
  • •Define thermal conductivity.
  • •Explain factors affecting heat conduction.
  • •Solve problems involving heat transfer through conductors and insulators.
Week
5

Module 2: Conduction of Heat

3h

Unit 3: Convection

1.5 study hours
  • •Explain convection as a mode of heat transfer in fluids.
  • •Differentiate between natural and forced convection.
  • •Apply Newton's Law of Cooling.

Unit 4: Radiation

1.5 study hours
  • •Explain the nature of heat radiation.
  • •State properties of radiation.
  • •Understand black body radiation and Stefan-Boltzmann Law.
Week
6

Module 2: Conduction of Heat

3h

Unit 5: Molecular Properties of Materials

3 study hours
  • •Explain the existence of molecules in matter.
  • •Describe molecular motion.
  • •Understand how to measure the size of a molecule.
Week
7

Module 3: Elastic Property of Matter

3h

Unit 1: Elastic Property of Matter

1.5 study hours
  • •Define stress and strain.
  • •Explain the elastic limit of a material.
  • •State and apply Hooke's Law.

Unit 2: Moduli of Elasticity

1.5 study hours
  • •Define Young's Modulus, Shear Modulus, and Bulk Modulus.
  • •Solve problems involving moduli of elasticity.
  • •Understand energy stored in a stretched wire.
Week
8

Module 3: Elastic Property of Matter

3h

Unit 3: Kinetic Theory of Gases and Application

3 study hours
  • •State assumptions of the Kinetic Theory of Gases.
  • •Derive an expression for the pressure of a gas.
  • •Explain the concept of root mean square velocity.
Week
9

Module 3: Elastic Property of Matter

3h

Unit 4: Density

3 study hours
  • •Define density and relative density.
  • •Describe methods for determining density.
  • •Solve problems involving density of mixtures.
Week
10

Module 4: Pressure

3h

Unit 5: Buoyancy – Archimedes Principle

1.5 study hours
  • •State Archimedes' Principle.
  • •Explain buoyancy.
  • •Solve problems involving floatation.

Unit 1: Pressure

1.5 study hours
  • •Define pressure exerted by a solid or fluid.
  • •Derive an expression for pressure due to a liquid column.
  • •Understand atmospheric pressure.
Week
11

Module 4: Pressure

3h

Unit 2: Elements of Hydrodynamics

1.5 study hours
  • •State Bernoulli's Principle.
  • •Explain streamlines and their relation to velocity.
  • •Apply Bernoulli's Principle to real-world scenarios.

Unit 3: Viscosity

1.5 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of viscosity.
  • •Define the coefficient of viscosity.
  • •Understand Poiseuille's formula and Stokes' Law.
Week
12

Module 4: Pressure

3h

Unit 4: Surface Tension

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of surface tension.
  • •Define the coefficient of surface tension.
  • •Understand capillarity and its effects.
Week
13

Module 4: Pressure

3h

Unit 5: Other properties of Gases

3 study hours
  • •State Dalton's Law of Partial Pressure.
  • •State Graham's Law of Diffusion.
  • •State Avogadro's Law.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Units 1-3 thermodynamic concepts

2

Practice calculations from Units 4-6 weekly

3

Review all gas law derivations from Units 5 and 6

4

Focus on practical applications of Bernoulli's Principle from Unit 17

5

Understand the relationships between stress, strain, and moduli of elasticity from Units 11 and 12

6

Solve all self-assessment exercises in each unit

7

Review all key definitions and formulas before the exam

8

Allocate time to practice problem-solving under exam conditions

9

Prioritize understanding over memorization

10

Attend all tutorial sessions and clarify doubts with the tutor

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