Thermodynamics written questions
Answer H2 Physics thermodynamics questions on work, heating and internal energy, then review first-law reasoning with worked guidance.
Learning goals
- Relate microscopic energy, internal energy and thermal equilibrium.
- Apply work conventions and the zeroth and first laws of thermodynamics.
- Define and use heat capacity and specific heat capacity in energy balances.
- Define and use specific latent heat in phase-change energy balances.
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