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Heat and Energy

ICSE · Class 9 · Physics

Quick revision notes for Heat and Energy — ICSE Class 9 Physics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Heat and Temperature - Fundamental Concepts

  • Heat is the internal energy of molecules constituting a body and flows from hot body to cold body
  • Heat is a form of energy obtained by doing work, passing electric current, or burning fuel
  • Temperature determines the direction of flow of heat between two bodies
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Anomalous Expansion of Water

  • Water expands on cooling from 4°C to 0°C instead of contracting
  • Water has minimum volume and maximum density at 4°C
  • Density of water at 4°C = 1 g/cm³ or 1000 kg/m³
3

Energy Flow and Ecosystem

  • Energy flow in ecosystem is linear and unidirectional
  • Sun is the primary source of energy for all ecosystems
  • Only 0.02% of solar energy falling on plants is used in photosynthesis
4

Energy Sources - Renewable and Non-Renewable

  • Renewable sources: Solar, wind, hydro, biomass, tidal, geothermal, nuclear fusion
  • Non-renewable sources: Coal, petroleum, natural gas (fossil fuels)
  • Renewable sources can be used indefinitely without exhaustion

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Heat is the internal energyWater contracts when heated from 0°CEnergy flows linearly from sunSources that can be replenished naturallySources formed over millions of years

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