Physics
Grade 12 General Physics 1
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Grade 12 General Physics 1
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Table of Contents
MELC (Most Essential Learning Competency): Solve measurement problems involving conversion of units, expression of measurements in scientific notation
A video lecture about scientific notation
Vinteachesmath. (2020, February 6). Converting units of measurement with scientific notation (3 examples) [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqSQviAx2xQ
MELC: Differentiate accuracy from precision
An animated video about accuracy and precision
TED-Ed. (2015, April 14). What's the difference between accuracy and precision? - Matt Anticole [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRAFPdDppzs
MELC: Differentiate random errors from systematic errors
A video lecture about measurement errors
Digital E-Learning. (2018, December 29). Measurement Error [ TYPES OF ERROR ] Difference between Systematic Error Vrs Random Error [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zXGp10Pk38
MELC: Estimate errors from multiple measurements of a physical quantity using variance
A video lecture about errors with multiple measurements
Udacity. (2012, July 2). Calculating Error with Multiple Measurements - Intro to Physics [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIdzjLynf8w
MELC: Differentiate vector and scalar quantities
A reading about scalars and vectors
Scalars and Vectors. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/1DKin/Lesson-1/Scalars-and-Vectors
MELC: Perform addition of vectors
A virtual textbook lesson on vectors with videos
Vectors. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/vectors/
MELC: Rewrite a vector in component form
A video lecture about writing vectors in component form
Mario's Math Tutoring. (2016, February 6). Vectors Component Form [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz5AvyKWjb8
MELC: Convert a verbal description of a physical situation involving uniform acceleration in one dimension into a mathematical description
A virtual textbook lesson on kinematics with practice questions
Kinematics. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/atd-monroecc-physics/chapter/chapter-1/
MELC: Interpret displacement and velocity, respectively, as areas under velocity vs. time and acceleration vs. time curves
A lesson about area under a velocity-time graph
Determining the Area on a v-t Graph. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/1DKin/Lesson-4/Determining-the-Area-on-a-v-t-Graph
MELC: Interpret velocity and acceleration, respectively, as slopes of position vs. time and velocity vs. time curves
A virtual textbook lesson on velocity-time graphs
Urone, P. P., & Hinrichs, R. (2020, March 26). 2.4 Velocity vs. Time Graphs. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/physics/pages/2-4-velocity-vs-time-graphs
MELC: Solve for unknown quantities in equations involving one - dimensional uniformly accelerated motion, including free fall motion
A lesson about kinematic equations and free fall
Kinematic Equations and Free Fall. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/1DKin/Lesson-6/Kinematic-Equations-and-Free-Fall
MELC: Solve problems involving one-dimensional motion with constant acceleration in contexts such as, but not limited to, the “tail-gating phenomenon”, pursuit, rocket launch, and free-fall problems
A virtual textbook lesson on motion equations for constant acceleration
Urone, P. P., & Hinrichs, R. (2012, June 21). 2.5 Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration in One Dimension. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/college-physics/pages/2-5-motion-equations-for-constant-acceleration-in-one-dimension
MELC: Describe motion using the concept of relative velocities in 1D and 2D
A virtual textbook lesson on relative motion
4.5 Relative Motion in One and Two Dimensions. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-osuniversityphysics/chapter/4-5-relative-motion-in-one-and-two-dimensions/
MELC: Deduce the consequences of the independence of vertical and horizontal components of projectile motion
A lesson about a projectile's trajectory
Characteristics of a Projectile's Trajectory. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/vectors/Lesson-2/Characteristics-of-a-Projectile-s-Trajectory
MELC: Calculate range, time of flight, and maximum heights of projectiles
A video lecture about calculating the maximum height and range of a projectile's motion
Physics Ninja. (2017, March 16). Projectile Motion: Finding the Maximum Height and the Range [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp8bz5P1m4I
MELC: Infer quantities associated with circular motion such as tangential velocity, centripetal acceleration, tangential acceleration, radius of curvature
A virtual textbook lesson on uniform circular motion
4.4 Uniform Circular Motion. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-osuniversityphysics/chapter/4-4-uniform-circular-motion/
MELC: Solve problems involving two dimensional motion in contexts such as, but not limited to ledge jumping, movie stunts, basketball, safe locations during firework displays, and Ferris wheels
A video lecture about an example problem with motion in two dimensions
SciencePi. (2012, October 6). Two Dimensional Motion Example Problem 3 [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgiBOL-eeoE
MELC: Define inertial frames of reference
A virtual textbook lesson on frame of reference and the Coriolis force
Fictitious Forces and Non-inertial Frames: The Coriolis Force. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/6-4-fictitious-forces-and-non-inertial-frames-the-coriolis-force/
MELC: Identify action-reaction pairs
A lesson about interaction force pairs
Identifying Interaction Force Pairs. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/newtlaws/Lesson-4/Identifying-Action-and-Reaction-Force-Pairs
MELC: Draw free-body diagrams
A virtual textbook lesson on free-body diagrams
5.7 Drawing Free-Body Diagrams. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-osuniversityphysics/chapter/5-7-drawing-free-body-diagrams/
MELC: Apply Newton’s 1st law to obtain quantitative and qualitative conclusions about the contact and noncontact forces acting on a body in equilibrium
A virtual textbook lesson on Newton's Laws with examples and practice problems
Moebs, W., Ling, S. J., & Sanny, J. (2016, September 19). 6.1 Solving Problems with Newton’s Laws. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-1/pages/6-1-solving-problems-with-newtons-laws
MELC: Differentiate the properties of static friction and kinetic friction
A video lecture about kinetic and static friction
SimplyInfo. (2018, August 7). What is the Difference Between Kinetic Friction and Static Friction | Mechanics | Physics [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMA-fYiqlUM
MELC: Apply Newton’s 2nd law and kinematics to obtain quantitative and qualitative conclusions about the velocity and acceleration of one or more bodies, and the contact and noncontact forces acting on one or more bodies
A virtual textbook lesson on Newton's Second Law of Motion
Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/4-3-newtons-second-law-of-motion-concept-of-a-system/
MELC: Solve problems using Newton’s Laws of motion in contexts such as, but not limited to, ropes and pulleys, the design of mobile sculptures, transport of loads on conveyor belts, force needed to move stalled vehicles, determination of safe driving speeds on banked curved roads
A virtual textbook lesson on problem-solving with Newton's Laws
6.1 Solving Problems with Newton’s Laws. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-osuniversityphysics/chapter/6-1-solving-problems-with-newtons-laws/
MELC: Calculate the dot or scalar product of vectors
A virtual textbook lesson on products of vectors
2.4 Products of Vectors. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-osuniversityphysics/chapter/2-4-products-of-vectors/
MELC: Determine the work done by a force acting on a system
A lesson about work and forces
Calculating the Amount of Work Done by Forces. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/energy/Lesson-1/Calculating-the-Amount-of-Work-Done-by-Forces
MELC: Define work as a scalar or dot product of force and displacement
A video lecture about work as a dot product of force and displacement
IIT-JEE and NEET Physics. (2015, November 15). Work is Dot product of Force and Displacement : Work Energy and Power [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mWq8tGuS6Q
MELC: Interpret the work done by a force in one dimension as an area under a Force vs. Position curve
A virtual textbook lesson on work done by a constant force
Work Done by a Constant Force. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/work-done-by-a-constant-force/
MELC: Relate the elastic potential energy of a system or object to the configuration of the system
A virtual textbook lesson on potential energy of a system
8.1 Potential Energy of a System. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-osuniversityphysics/chapter/8-1-potential-energy-of-a-system/
MELC: Explain the properties and the effects of conservative forces
A virtual textbook lesson on conservative forces and potential energy
Conservative Forces and Potential Energy. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/7-4-conservative-forces-and-potential-energy/
MELC: Use potential energy diagrams to infer force; stable, unstable, and neutral equilibria; and turning points
A virtual textbook lesson on potential energy diagrams
8.4 Potential Energy Diagrams and Stability. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-osuniversityphysics/chapter/8-4-potential-energy-diagrams-and-stability/
MELC: Solve problems involving work, energy, and power in contexts such as, but not limited to, bungee jumping, design of roller -coasters, number of people required to build structures such as the Great Pyramids and the rice terraces; power and energy requirements of human activities such as sleeping vs. sitting vs. standing, running vs. walking.
A review on work and energy
Work and Energy Review. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/reviews/Work-and-Energy/Work-and-Energy-Review-Answers-1
MELC: Differentiate center of mass and geometric center
A video lecture about center of mass and gravity
Najam Academy. (2020, May 4). Center of Mass | Center of Gravity | Difference between Center of Mass and Gravity, Example Problems [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OTix-fhEUE
MELC: Relate the motion of center of mass of a system to the momentum and net external force acting on the system
A virtual textbook lesson on linear momentum, force, and impulse
Urone, P. P., & Hinrichs, R. (2020, March 26). 8.1 Linear Momentum, Force, and Impulse. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/physics/pages/8-1-linear-momentum-force-and-impulse
MELC: Relate the momentum, impulse, force, and time of contact in a system
A reading on momentum change and impulse connection
Momentum Change and Impulse Connection. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/momentum/Lesson-1/Momentum-and-Impulse-Connection
MELC: Compare and contrast elastic and inelastic collisions
A virtual textbook lesson on collisions
Urone, P. P., & Hinrichs, R. (2020, March 26). 8.3 Elastic and Inelastic Collisions. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/physics/pages/8-3-elastic-and-inelastic-collisions
MELC: Apply the concept of restitution coefficient in collisions
A virtual textbook lesson on collisions
Collisions. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/collisions/
MELC: Solve problems involving center of mass, impulse, and momentum in contexts such as, but not limited to, rocket motion, vehicle collisions, and ping-pong.
A reading on vectors and projectiles
Mechanics: Vectors and Projectiles. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/calcpad/vecproj/problems
MELC: Calculate the moment of inertia about a given axis of single-object and multiple-object systems
Practice problems on rolling motion, angular momentum, conservation of angular momentum, and precession of a gyroscope
Moebs, W., Ling, S. J., & Sanny, J. (2016, September 19). Ch. 11 Problems. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-1/pages/11-problems
MELC: Calculate magnitude and direction of torque using the definition of torque as a cross product
A virtual textbook lesson on torque with practice problems
Torque. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-osuniversityphysics/chapter/10-6-torque/
MELC: Describe rotational quantities using vectors
A virtual textbook lesson on rotational kinematics
Vector Nature of Rotational Kinematics. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/vector-nature-of-rotational-kinematics/
MELC: Determine whether a system is in static equilibrium or not
A virtual textbook lesson on the conditions for an object to be in equilibrium
Conditions for Equilibrium. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/conditions-for-equilibrium/
MELC: Apply the rotational kinematic relations for systems with constant angular accelerations
A video lecture about motion under constant angular acceleration
AK LECTURES. (2013, September 6). Motion under Constant Angular Acceleration [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q74wfo_kV-U
MELC: Determine angular momentum of different systems
A virtual textbook lesson on angular momentum
11.2 Angular Momentum. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-osuniversityphysics/chapter/11-2-angular-momentum/
MELC: Apply the torque-angular momentum relation
A virtual textbook lesson on the conservation of angular momentum
Conservation of Angular Momentum. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/conservation-of-angular-momentum/
MELC: Solve static equilibrium problems in contexts but not limited to see-saws, cable-hinge-strut-system, leaning ladders, and weighing a heavy suitcase using a small bathroom scale
A virtual textbook lesson on static equilibrium
Moebs, W., Ling, S. J., & Sanny, J. (2016, September 19). 12.2 Examples of Static Equilibrium. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-1/pages/12-2-examples-of-static-equilibrium
MELC: Use Newton’s law of gravitation to infer gravitational force, weight, and acceleration due to gravity
A virtual textbook lesson on Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation with practice problems
Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/6-5-newtons-universal-law-of-gravitation/
MELC: Discuss the physical significance of gravitational field
A video lecture introducing the concept of the gravitational field
Flipping Physics. (2018, January 29). Gravitational Field Introduction [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrxrbixp47k&vl=en
MELC: Apply the concept of gravitational potential energy in physics problems
A virtual textbook lesson on gravitational potential energy
Moebs, W., Ling, S. J., & Sanny, J. (2016, September 19). 13.3 Gravitational Potential Energy and Total Energy. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-1/pages/13-3-gravitational-potential-energy-and-total-energy
MELC: Calculate quantities related to planetary or satellite motion
A reading on satellite motion
Mathematics of Satellite Motion. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/circles/Lesson-4/Mathematics-of-Satellite-Motion
MELC: For circular orbits, relate Kepler’s third law of planetary motion to Newton’s law of gravitation and centripetal acceleration
A reading on Kepler's three laws of planetary motion
Kepler's Three Laws. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/circles/Lesson-4/Kepler-s-Three-Laws
MELC: Relate the amplitude, frequency, angular frequency, period, displacement, velocity, and acceleration of oscillating systems
A virtual textbook lesson on periodic motion with videos
Periodic Motion. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/periodic-motion/
MELC: Recognize the necessary conditions for an object to undergo simple harmonic motion
A virtual textbook lesson on simple harmonic motion
Urone, P. P., & Hinrichs, R. (2020, March 26). 5.5 Simple Harmonic Motion. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/physics/pages/5-5-simple-harmonic-motion
MELC: Calculate the period and the frequency of spring mass, simple pendulum, and physical pendulum
A virtual textbook lesson on pendulums with practice problems
15.4 Pendulums. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-osuniversityphysics/chapter/15-4-pendulums/
MELC: Differentiate underdamped, overdamped, and critically damped motion
A virtual textbook lesson on damped harmonic motion with practice problems
Damped Harmonic Motion. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/16-7-damped-harmonic-motion/
MELC: Define mechanical wave, longitudinal wave, transverse wave, periodic wave, and sinusoidal wave
A reading on waves
Categories of Waves. (n.d.). The Physics Classroom. Retrieved from www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/Lesson-1/Categories-of-Waves
MELC: From a given sinusoidal wave function infer the speed, wavelength, frequency, period, direction, and wave number
A virtual textbook lesson on waves with calculations
16.2 Mathematics of Waves. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-osuniversityphysics/chapter/16-2-mathematics-of-waves/
MELC: Apply the inverse-square relation between the intensity of waves and the distance from the source
A virtual textbook lesson on sound waves
Urone, P. P., & Hinrichs, R. (2020, March 26).14.1 Speed of Sound, Frequency, and Wavelength. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/physics/pages/14-1-speed-of-sound-frequency-and-wavelength
MELC: Describe qualitatively and quantitatively the superposition of waves
A virtual textbook lesson on superposition and interference
Superposition and Interference. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/16-10-superposition-and-interference/
MELC: Apply the condition for standing waves on a string
A virtual textbook lesson on standing waves and resonance
16.6 Standing Waves and Resonance. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-osuniversityphysics/chapter/16-6-standing-waves-and-resonance/
MELC: Relate the frequency (source dependent) and wavelength of sound with the motion of the source and the listener
A virtual textbook lesson on standing waves and resonance
Speed of Sound, Frequency, and Wavelength. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/17-2-speed-of-sound-frequency-and-wavelength/
MELC: Relate density, specific gravity, mass, and volume to each other
A video lecture about mass, weight, volume, density, and specific gravity
Mometrix Academy. (2018, July 18). Mass, Weight, Volume, Density, and Specific Gravity [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMB9TAMFBnY
MELC: Relate pressure to area and force
A virtual textbook lesson on pressure
Pressure. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/11-3-pressure/
MELC: Relate pressure to fluid density and depth
A virtual textbook lesson on density and pressure
Density and Pressure. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/density-and-pressure/
MELC: Apply Pascal’s principle in analyzing fluids in various systems
A virtual textbook lesson on Archimedes' Principle and buoyancy
14.4 Archimedes’ Principle and Buoyancy. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-osuniversityphysics/chapter/14-4-archimedes-principle-and-buoyancy/
MELC: Apply Bernoulli’s principle and continuity equation, whenever appropriate, to infer relations involving pressure, elevation, speed, and flux
A video lecture about Bernoulli's Principle
India Wild Films. (2016, November 3). ✈✈ Bernoulli's Principle - Easiest Way Explained ✈✈ ☹ ☹ [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgeIWXld9FU
MELC: Apply Pascal’s principle in analyzing fluids in various systems
A virtual textbook lesson on the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/the-zeroth-law-of-thermodynamics/
MELC: Convert temperatures and temperature differences in the following scales: Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin
A virtual textbook lesson on temperature
Temperature and Temperature Scales. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/temperature-and-temperature-scales/
MELC: Define coefficient of thermal expansion and coefficient of volume expansion
A virtual textbook lesson on thermal expansion
Thermal Expansion. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/thermal-expansion/
MELC: Calculate volume or length changes of solids due to changes in temperature
A virtual textbook lesson on thermal expansion of solids and liquids
Thermal Expansion of Solids and Liquids. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/13-2-thermal-expansion-of-solids-and-liquids/
MELC: Solve problems involving temperature, thermal expansion, heat capacity, heat transfer, and thermal equilibrium in contexts such as, but not limited to, the design of bridges and train rails using steel, relative severity of steam burns and water burns, thermal insulation, sizes of stars, and surface temperatures of planets
A video lecture about heat transfer, heat capacity, and thermal expansion
askiitians. (2016, January 20). Heat Transfer, Heat Capacity & Thermal Expansion| Physics|11th| IIT JEE Main/Adv.| AIPMT| askIITians [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGtGZ9xOrUM
MELC: Enumerate the properties of an ideal gas
A virtual textbook lesson on the properties of gases
Properties of Gases. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-chemistry/chapter/properties-of-gases/
MELC: Solve problems involving ideal gas equations in contexts such as, but not limited to, the design of metal containers for compressed gases
A virtual textbook lesson on the ideal gas law
The Ideal Gas Law. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/13-3-the-ideal-gas-law/
MELC: Interpret PV diagrams of a thermodynamic process
A video lecture about the First Law of Thermodynamics and pressure-volume graphs
Bozeman Science. (2015, March 3). Thermodynamics and P-V Diagrams [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVAvmieRM1E
MELC: Compute the work done by a gas using dW=PdV
A video presentation about displacement in thermodynamics
Competitive Engineering. (2016, September 9). Lec 11 | Thermodynamics | Displacement Work or PdV Work in Thermodynamics - Animation Video [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnQG9K1uDcc
MELC: State the relationship between changes internal energy, work done, and thermal energy supplied through the First Law of Thermodynamics
A virtual textbook lesson on the First Law of Thermodynamics
The First Law of Thermodynamics. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-physics/chapter/the-first-law-of-thermodynamics/
MELC: Differentiate the following thermodynamic processes and show them on a PV diagram: isochoric, isobaric, isothermal, adiabatic, and cyclic
A virtual textbook lesson on the First Law of Thermodynamics and other processes
The First Law of Thermodynamics and Some Simple Processes. (n.d.). Lumen Learning. Retrieved from courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/15-2-the-first-law-of-thermodynamics-and-some-simple-processes/
MELC: Calculate the efficiency of a heat engine
A video lecture on an example about the efficiency of a heat engine
Michel van Biezen. (2013, July 27). Physics - Thermodynamics: (5 of 14) Efficiency of a Heat Engine: Example 1 [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HpJMwhRDD8
MELC: Describe reversible and irreversible processes
A video lecture on reversible and irreversible processes
LearnChemE. (2017, March 25). Reversible and Irreversible Processes [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBUgRGYGbCQ
MELC: Explain how entropy is a measure of disorder
A virtual textbook lesson on entropy
Urone, P. P., & Hinrichs, R. (2020, March 26). 12.3 Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/physics/pages/12-3-second-law-of-thermodynamics-entropy
MELC: State the Second Law of Thermodynamics
A virtual textbook lesson on the Second Law of Thermodynamics
Urone, P. P., & Hinrichs, R. (2020, March 26). 12.3 Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy. OpenStax. Retrieved from openstax.org/books/physics/pages/12-3-second-law-of-thermodynamics-entropy
MELC: Calculate entropy changes for various processes e.g., isothermal process, free expansion, constant pressure process, etc.
A video lecture on entropy changes
LearnChemE. (2018, July 21). How To Calculate Entropy Changes: Ideal Gases [Video]. YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8XHMi4UexQ