phy1004 thermal physics
phy1004 thermal physics
phy1004 thermal physics
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<strong>phy1004</strong>W<br />
Thermal Physics<br />
Thermal Physics<br />
IG-10<br />
Thermodynamics:<br />
Framework for relating macroscopic properties of a system to one<br />
another, egs.<br />
1. How does pressure of a gas depend on the temperature & volume<br />
of its container?<br />
2. How does a refrigerator work? What is its maximum efficiency?<br />
3. How much energy do we need to add to a kettle of water to<br />
change it to steam?<br />
Applications: <strong>thermal</strong> engines, egs.<br />
1. Internal combustion engine<br />
2. Steam engine<br />
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