Topic B.4

Thermodynamics

Topic B.4 - Resources

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Lesson 1

First Law of Thermodynamics

In this lesson, we will build on the concepts introduced earlier in Topic B, expanding our understanding of the Universal Gas Law under certain specific conditions and parameterizing systems in terms of conservation of energy.

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isothermic vs adiabatic curve

This Desmos graph shows two isotherms and one adiabatic change. Play around with it! Or create your own version!

Lesson 2

Refrigeration and the Second Law of Thermodynamics

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How does the second law of thermodynamics challenge the notion of order and progress in the natural world, and what implications does this have for our understanding of time and causality?

To what extent does thermodynamics illustrate the interplay between empirical observation and theoretical reasoning in the development of scientific knowledge?

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