CWatters said:Perhaps think about the kinetic energy of a single gas molecule (=3/2 kT).
Bgerst103 said:So, there are about 2.5 x 10^25 molecules in 1m3 of air. K is 1.381 x 10^-23. I've decided to use 293.15 K as my temperature. So the kinetic energy of one molecule is 6.0726 x 10^-21. So do I multiply this by 2.5 x 10^25? That would come out to 151815. If this is right how would I turn this into joules?
phyzguy said:I think your calculation of the thermal energy is correct. Can you calculate the mass of 1 m^3 of air? Do you know how to calculate the gravitational potential energy gained when a mass m falls a distance h under the influence of gravity?
Bgerst103 said:The density of air at room temp is about 1.2 kg/m3 so mass would be M=DV so I guess the mass is just 1.2 as well? Gravitional potential energy is just PE=mgh correct? So then, 1.2(9.8)(100)=1176 meaning thermal energy is much greater than gravitational.
Thermal energy is the internal energy of a system due to the motion and vibration of its particles.
Thermal energy is typically measured in joules (J) or calories (cal) in 1 cubic meter of air at room temperature.
Thermal energy and temperature are directly related. As the temperature of a system increases, so does its thermal energy.
The amount of thermal energy in air at room temperature can affect the temperature and humidity of the surrounding environment. It is also a factor in weather patterns and air quality.
Yes, thermal energy can be converted into other forms of energy, such as mechanical or electrical energy, through various processes like heat engines or thermoelectric generators.