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Thermometer

Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter

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Rocket

Theme A - Space, Time & Motion

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Water Wave

Theme C - Wave Behaviour 

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Magnifying Glass Tilted Right

Theme D - Fields

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Microscope

Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics

<ul>
	<li>Types of Matter</li>
	<li>Solids</li>
	<li>Liquids</li>
	<li>Gases</li>
</ul>

Quick Question: Ever wondered why your metal spoon feels colder than the room temperature or why your wooden table doesn&#39;t heat up as quickly under the summer sun? Let&#39;s dive into the reasons!

<ul>
	<li>Energy Conductors</li>
	<li>Some materials are great party hosts for energy, letting it flow easily. They&#39;re called good conductors. (e.g., metals like silver and copper).</li>
	<li>Others are like those party-poopers who block the fun and don&#39;t let energy pass smoothly. We call them poor conductors or insulators. (e.g., wood, plastic).</li>
	<li>Thermal Energy Transfer Rates</li>
	<li>Ever noticed how a metal rod heats up way quicker than a thick wooden log? That&#39;s because different materials transfer heat at different speeds and styles.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Micro vs Macro
	<ul>
		<li>Microscopic Changes: At a teeny-tiny level (think super zoomed-in), when you heat a material, the little particles inside start dancing around faster.</li>
		<li>Macroscopic Changes: On the level we can see and feel, this microscopic jive leads to things like expansion, change of state, or a rise in temperature.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Real-World Example: Think of a pot of water on a stove. On a microscopic level, the water molecules are moving faster and faster. On a macroscopic level, we eventually see the water boil and turn into steam!</li>
	<li>Why Models?
	<ul>
		<li>Imagine trying to understand why ice melts without having any idea about the water molecules inside it. Models help us visualize and explain these tiny, invisible processes in ways we can understand. It&#39;s like using Google Maps to see your route instead of just wandering aimlessly!</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Different materials have unique abilities to conduct and transfer energy.</li>
	<li>These differences can be understood better when we look at both microscopic (tiny) and macroscopic (big) changes in the material.</li>
	<li>Real-world examples and models help in making sense of these sometimes tricky concepts.</li>
</ul>

Discover Matter's Forms: Solids, Liquids & Gases in Physics

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Higher Level

Physics HL

Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter

Discover Matter's Forms: Solids, Liquids & Gases in Physics

Table of content

The basics

The deeper dive ✨

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Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter

Discover Matter's Forms: Solids, Liquids & Gases in Physics

Table of content

The basics

The deeper dive ✨

Unlock the Full Content!