Thermodynamics

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2025.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU030787
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD3-Application of skills
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about heat energy and transfer 

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe temperature measuring devices

  • 1.2

    Solve problems involving specific heat capacity

  • 1.3

    Solve problems involving latent heat

  • 1.4

    Describe conduction, convection and radiation

2

Know about thermal expansion

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe thermal expansion and contraction

  • 2.2

    Solve problems involving the coefficient of linear expansion

  • 2.3

    Solve problems involving the coefficient of superficial expansion

  • 2.4

    Solve problems involving the coefficient of cubic expansion