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GRADE 7 PHYSICS NOTES

CH-4 HEAT NOTES


Q1] Define

a) Heat: The energy which is transferred from one object to another


due to difference in temperature is called as heat.
b) Temperature: Degree of hotness or coldness of an object is called
temperature.
c) Thermometer: A device which is used to measure the temperature is
called as thermometer.
d) Conductors: Materials which allow heat to pass through them easily
are called as conductors of heat.
Example: Iron and Copper
e) Insulator: Materials which do not allow heat to pass through them
are called as insulators of heat. Example: Plastic and Wood

Q2] Why is it advised not to hold the thermometer by its bulb while reading it?
It is advised not to hold the thermometer by its bulb while reading the
temperature because the level of the mercury increases due to our body
temperature and effect the actual reading.
Q3] Write the different units in which temperature are measured, Write the
SI unit of temperature?
Ans: There are three units in which temperature can be measured

i) Celsius (°C) ii)


Fahrenheit (°F)
iii) Kelvin (K)
The SI unit of temperature is Kelvin.

Q4] Write two characteristics of a clinical thermometer.


Ans: The characteristics of a clinical thermometer are as follows

i) There is an arrow present at 37°c to show the normal body


temperature.
ii) A kink is present near the bulb,it ensures that the mercury does
not contract or flow back into the bulb before the thermometer
has been read.

Q5] Differentiate between clinical thermometer and laboratory


thermometer.

Clinical Thermometer Laboratory thermometer


Used to measure body temperature Used to measure the temperature of
the other objects.
The range is 35°C to 42°C The range is -10°C to 110°C
Reading is taken after removing the Reading has to be taken while the
thermometer from contact with the thermometer is in contact with the
body. liquid.
Thermometer is held along the line Thermometer is held along the line
of sight and in slant position while of sight and in upright position
taking the reading. while taking the reading.

Q6] Why should we give some sharp jerks to the clinical thermometer
before using it?
The jerk to the thermometer will allow the mercury in or above the
kink to flow into the bulb so that the mercury level is below normal
temperature (35 °C).
Q7] Give 4 reasons why mercury is used in thermometer?

i) Mercury remains in the liquid state for a wide range of


temperatures.
ii) It is relatively easy to see because of its silvery gray colour.
iii) It does not stick to the glass.
iv) Mercury expands and contracts uniformly with the rise and fall in
temperature.

Q8] Mention the use of kink in a thermometer.

The kink ensures that the mercury does not contract or flow back into
the bulb before the thermometer has been read.
Q9] List the precautions that one must take while handling the
thermometer.
The precautions that one must take are as follows

i) Wash the thermometer with an antiseptic liquid before and


after use.
ii) Be careful while using the thermometer as it can break easily.
iii) We should keep in mind that mercury is a toxic substance.
iv) Don’t hold the thermometer by the bulb while reading it. v)
Ensure that before use the mercury level is below 35°C

Q10] Why laboratory thermometer cannot be used to measure body


temperature?
In case of laboratory thermometer we have to read the temperature
when it is in contact with the body which is not possible. Hence
laboratory thermometers cannot be used to measure body temperature.
Q11] Name the three modes of transfer of heat?

The three modes of transfer of heat are

i) Conduction
ii) Convection
iii) Radiation

Q12] Explain the mode of transfer of heat?


The modes of transfer of heat are as
follows

a) Conduction: The process by which heat is transferred from the hotter


end to the colder end of an object is known as conduction.
Example: In solids
b) Convection: It is the mode of heat transfer in which the heat energy
is transferred from one part to another by the actual movement of
the molecules of the medium.
Example: Liquids and Gases
c) Radiation: The mode of transmitting heat that requires no medium is
known as radiation.
Example: Energy from the sun reaches us through radiation.

Q13] Discuss why places close to sea have moderate temperature.

i) Land mass like beach, coastal town or city heats up faster than
the water bodies during the day time and cools down faster
during the night.
ii) Hence places closer to sea have moderate temperatures.

Q12] While constructing a house in coastal areas in which direction


should the window preferably face and why?
The windows of houses in coastal areas should preferably face
towards the sea as sea breeze will keep it cool during the day time. Q
14] Explain Sea Breeze and Land Breeze
Sea Breeze:

i) During the day land heats up faster than the sea.


ii) The hot air above the land rises and cold air from the sea takes
its place. iii) The warm air from the land moves towards the
sea to complete the cycle.
iv) The air from the sea moving towards the land is called as Sea
Breeze.
Land Breeze:

i) During night land cools faster than the sea.


ii) The warm air above the sea rises and cold air from the land
takes its place. iii) The warm air from the sea moves towards
the land to complete the cycle. iv) The air from the land
moving towards the sea is called as Land Breeze.

Q15] Give Reasons


a) The handles of cooking utensils are made of wood or plastic?

Ans: The handles of cooking utensils are made of wood or plastic


because wood or plastic is a poor conductor or insulator of heat. Hence
we can hold handles with bare hands.
b) ] In places of hot climate it is advised that the outer walls of houses
be painted white.
Ans: In places of hot climate, it is advised to paint the outer walls of
houses as white because a light colour such as white reflects back most
of the heat that falls on it. Hence a light colour tends to keep the house
cool.

c) White and light coloured clothes are comfortable to be worn in


summer and dark coloured clothes are usually worn in winters.
Ans: This is because light coloured clothes absorb less heat and keep us
cool in summer where as dark coloured clothes absorb more heat and
keeps us warm in winters.

c) g?

Ans: The precautions are:

d)Do not take shelter under an isolated tree. If you are in a forest, take shelter under a
small tree. Do not lie on the ground.

e)Do not carry an umbrella with a metallic end.

f) Do not sit near a window, open garages, storage sheds, metal sheds. These are not
safe places to take shelter.

g)A closed car or a bus is a safe place to take shelter. ● If you are in water, get out and
go inside a building.

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