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 Chapter 10
Thermodynamics
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In this chapter you will learn how to:
calculate changes in the internal energy of an ideal gas
calculate work done in thermodynamics
apply the first law of thermodynamics
use the first law to understand thermodynamic processes
identify and understand isovolumetric, isobaric, isothermal and adiabatic processes
apply the concept of entropy
understand a statistical interpretation of entropy
understand the second law of thermodynamics in terms of entropy
calculate work done by a heat engine
understand why the Carnot cycle is the most efficient cycle for given operating temperatures
GUIDING QUESTIONS
âHow does the law of conservation of energy apply to thermodynamic systems?
âIs there a limit to how much thermal energy can be converted to mechanical work?