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Topic plan · A-Level Physics 9702 · Topic 14

Temperature

Thermal equilibrium and the Kelvin scale as truly fundamental. Specific heat capacity and specific latent heat in their A-level treatment.

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3 lessons, 135 minutes of teaching

Lessons
3, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
3 with answer keys
Quiz questions
0 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
Lab
Temperature
Scheme of work

The lessons in order

RefLesson packStructureWorksheetQuizLab tab
14.1Thermal equilibrium
Thermal energy flows from hot to cold, and stops when temperatures match.
Anticipation / Reaction Guide4 Q, 43 marks (topic)4 checkstab 1
14.2Temperature scales
The thermodynamic scale is built so that it does not depend on any particular material.
Cooperative Concept Mapping3 Q, 32 marks (topic)4 checkstab 2
14.3Specific heat and latent heat
Two relations carry almost every thermal calculation: one for warming a substance, one for changing its state.
Think-Pair-Share6 Q, 70 marks (topic)4 checkstab 3

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