Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory · Thermodynamics

The Laws of Thermodynamics

Analyzing energy conservation and the inevitable increase of entropy in closed systems.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the first law of thermodynamics relate heat, work, and internal energy changes?
  2. 2What variables affect the efficiency of a heat engine operating between two temperatures?
  3. 3How would a mechanical engineer design a cooling system to maximize heat transfer while minimizing energy loss?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9SPU21
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory
Period: Thermodynamics

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