What is One Degree? Temperature and Scientific Measurement /

What exactly is a degree of temperature? How is it defined and measured in the strictest scientific sense? Will answering these questions shed light on the complexities of climate change? This program explores the mysteries of temperature and energy with engaging demonstrations and high-level expert...

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Corporate Authors: BBC Worldwide Ltd, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2011]
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Online Access: Streaming video (Wentworth users only)
Table of Contents:
  • Concept of One Degree of Temperature (5:01)
  • What Does It Mean to Measure Temperature? (4:16)
  • How to Make a Thermometer (6:48)
  • Scientific Accuracy (3:13)
  • Accurate Measurement (2:16)
  • Mechanical Equivalent of Heat (5:45)
  • Heat: Molecular Energy (2:27)
  • Absolute Zero (6:42)
  • Nuclear Fusion (5:05)
  • Climate and Temperature (6:13)
  • Credits: 'What is One Degree? Temperature and Scientific Measurement' (1:15)