Thermo & Stat Mech > First Law > Heat Capacity, Heat Transfer, Latent Heat
Thermo & Stat Mech > Thermal Properties of Matter > Temperature
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Problems that highlight the challenges of being at the right temperature
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This set of five problems easily fits into a standard presentation of thermal physics (including temperature, specific heat, latent heat, heat transfer) and focuses on how organisms can maintain body temperatures that are compatible with life.
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In-class activity, Homework, Exam problem, Instructor supplement, Restricted access
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Life Sciences Topics:
Human and Animal Physiology > Thermoregulation
Math Topics:
Algebra
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Copyright: 2020 Dawn Meredith
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