05/06/2010 Thermal Physics 2

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Topic Outline--print off before _________
bulletUnit Objectives:  This is a summary of the syllabus statements that are detailed on the topic outline.
bulletUnderstand and analyze the behavior of ideal gases
bulletUnderstand the first law of thermodynamics
bulletUnderstand the second law of thermodynamics and the concept of entropy
bulletBe able to apply the laws of thermodynamics to the understanding of how various heat engines and heat pumps work
 

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bulletUnit Activities
bulletinteractive demo:  fire syringe
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bulletKey Terms and Equations
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bulletUnit Notes
bulletnote:  these are not necessarily in order as they appear in the topic outline...
bulletThermodynamics--intro to processes
bulletPV Diagrams
bullet2nd law of thermodynamics
bulletengines and efficiency
bulletheat pumps and heat engines