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Introduction

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Relevant Dot Points from the Study Design

• investigate and apply theoretically and practically the First Law of Thermodynamics to simple situations: Q = U + W
• explain internal energy as the energy associated with random disordered motion of molecules
• distinguish between conduction, convection and radiation with reference to heat transfers within and between systems
• investigate and analyse theoretically and practically the energy required to
  • raise the temperature of a substance: Q = mcΔT
  • change the state of a substance: Q = mL
• explain why cooling results from evaporation using a simple kinetic energy model