Module 7: Thermodynamics (8 Days)
The purpose of this page.
This page will contain all the information a student may need to study for a module. It may not be necessary to study ALL of the material. The goal is to provide choices for a student that fit their learning style. If a specific resources is to be used, the instructor will make that clear to the students.
Instructional/ Lecture Videos
Laws of Thermodynamics |
The Second Law of ThermodynamicsYou cannot break even
The Second Law says that while the quantity of matter/energy remains the same, the quality deteriorates over time. |
Misconceptions about Temperature |
States of MatterRadiation vs. Radioactive AtomsFire SyringeA nice demonstration relating work, pressure, volume, and temperature.
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Textbook/ Flexbook PagesThere are a number of flexbook pages that are relevant to this unit. I will group them by concept with web links.
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Power PointHere are a number of PPTs that explain the concepts under study.
Khan AcademyKhan Academy has too many videos concerning thermodynamics to embed them all on one page. If you are having difficulty with a concept in thermodynamics, please visit the website.
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Simulations
Molecular WorkbenchAnimated EnginesHere is a link to a VERY cool site that has animations of popular engines. A very nice resource when discussing heat engines and work.
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States of MatterHeat, cool and compress atoms and molecules and watch as they change between solid, liquid and gas phases.
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