Thermal Physics · Thermodynamics

Temperature and Ideal Gases

Investigating the gas laws and the kinetic theory of gases.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the kinetic theory link molecular speed to macroscopic temperature?
  2. 2What variables affect the internal energy of an ideal gas system?
  3. 3How would an engineer use the ideal gas law to design a pneumatic actuator?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Thermal Physics - JC1
Level: JC 1
Subject: Physics
Unit: Thermal Physics
Period: Thermodynamics

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