Science > Physics > Thermal Properties of Matter and Thermodynamics > Applications of Expansion of Solids Linear expansion or longitudinal expansion refers to the increase in length of a solid material when its temperature rises. This phenomenon occurs due to the increased thermal energy within the material, causing its constituent particles to vibrate more vigorously, […]
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Science > Physics > Expansion of Solids > Numerical Problems on Linear Expansion of Solids In this article, we shall study to solve problems to calculate the coefficient of linear expansion of solid, final length and the change in temperature. Example – 01: A metal scale is graduated at 0 oC. What would be the […]
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Expansion of Solids
Science > Physics > Thermal Properties of Matter and Thermodynamics > Expansion of Solids Whenever there is an increase in the dimensions of a body due to heating, then the body is said to be expanded and the phenomenon is known as expansion of solids. Solids undergo three types of expansions a) Linear (Longitudinal) expansions, […]
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Specific Heats of Gases
Science > Physics > Kinetic Theory of Gases > Specific Heats of Gases In this article, we shall study the concept of specific heat capacities or Specific heats of gases. Solids and liquids have only one specific heat, while gases have two specific heats: In the case of solids and liquids, a small change in […]
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Degree of Freedom of Gas Molecules
Science > Physics > Kinetic Theory of Gases > Degree of Freedom of Gas Molecules In this article, we shall study the concept of degree of freedom of gas molecules. Degree of freedom for different types of gases. We shall also find the ratio of specific heats for different types of gases. Degree of Freedom […]
Science > Physics > Kinetic Theory of Gases > Numerical Problems on Kinetic Theory of Gases In this article, we shall study to find r.ms. speed of gas molecules, density of gas, pressure exerted by the gas using kinetic theory of gases. Example 01: Calculate the R.M.S. velocity of Hydrogen molecules at N.T.P. given: Density […]
Science > Chemistry > Solid State > Packing Efficiency of Unit Cell In this article, we shall study the packing efficiency of different types of unit cells. In whatever way the constituent particles atoms, molecules or ions are packed, there is always some free space in the form of voids. The fraction of the total […]
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Bravais Lattices
Science > Chemistry > Solid State > Bravais Lattices In this article, we shall study the structures of Bravais Lattices. A crystal is a homogenous portion of a solid substance made of a regular pattern of structural units bonded by plane surfaces making a definite angle with each other. Unit Cell: A unit cell is […]
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Phylum Porifera
Next phylum in the classification of the animal kingdom is phylum Porifera. Members of phylum Porifera are commonly known as sponges. They are the simplest pore-bearing and primitive multicellular organisms. General Characteristics of Phylum Porifera: Habitat: They are aquatic generally marine (few species are found in freshwater). They are found solitary (live alone) as well […]
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Pressure Exerted by Gas
Science > Physics > Kinetic Theory of Gases > Pressure Exerted by Gas In this article, we shall study to derive an expression for pressure exerted by gas on the walls of container. We shall also derivation of different gas laws using the kinetic theory of gases. Expression for Pressure Exerted by a Gas Using […]