Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory · Thermodynamics
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Relating the macroscopic properties of gases to the microscopic motion of atoms and molecules.
Key Questions
- 1How does the average kinetic energy of molecules determine the temperature of a gas?
- 2What variables affect the pressure exerted by a gas on the walls of its container?
- 3How would an aerospace engineer model gas behavior at high altitudes where pressure is significantly reduced?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9SPU22
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory
Period: Thermodynamics
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