Part 3
Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics deals with heat, temperature, energy transfer, and the behavior of systems at the macroscopic level.
Intro to ThermodynamicsTopics Covered
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Chapter 17
Temperature scales, heat transfer, and calorimetry.
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Chapter 18
Thermal expansion, phase changes, and specific heat.
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Chapter 19
The First Law of Thermodynamics
Internal energy, work, and energy conservation.
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Chapter 20
The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Entropy, heat engines, and the limits of efficiency.
Start with Chapter 17: Temperature and Heat.