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I have this formula "E= 1/2 mv^2" which I don't fully understand. Also, I don't have the values for helium's mass and velocity.
Welcome to PF JoAstro!JoAstro said:I have this formula "E= 1/2 mv^2" which I don't fully understand. Also, I don't have the values for helium's mass and velocity.
Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of all the particles in a substance. It is a form of energy that is related to the temperature of a substance.
The thermal energy of a helium atom can be calculated using the equation E = 3/2 kT, where E is the thermal energy, k is the Boltzmann constant, and T is the temperature in Kelvin.
No, the thermal energy of a helium atom can vary depending on the temperature of the substance it is in. As the temperature increases, the thermal energy also increases.
The thermal energy of a single helium atom cannot be measured as it is a microscopic property. However, it can be calculated by dividing the thermal energy of a substance by the number of particles in that substance.
The thermal energy of a helium atom is a type of internal energy, specifically the kinetic energy of the atom. However, the internal energy of an atom also includes potential energy, such as the energy associated with the bonds between atoms.