Thermodynamics

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Physics Solutions from Chapter -1 - Thermodynamics

This chapter focuses on thermodynamics with its related applications. We will also learn the use of calorimeter and enthalpy change. Further, it includes the explanation of enthalpies for different types of reactions and spontaneity.

Practice Other Topics from Thermodynamics

Physics>Heat and Thermodynamics>Thermodynamics>General Terms in Thermodynamics

In this topic, we will go through some general terms related to the thermodynamics for easy understanding of the concepts.

In this topic, we will understand the concept of thermal equilibrium. It also explains an adiabatic wall and a diathermic wall related to thermodynamics along with the diagram showing thermal equilibrium.

Physics>Heat and Thermodynamics>Thermodynamics>Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

In this topic, we will learn the zeroth law of thermodynamics. It also gives us an introduction to the scientist who formulated this law. The concept of temperature from zeroth law is also explained here with the help of diagrams.

Physics>Heat and Thermodynamics>Thermodynamics>Heat, Internal Energy and Work

In this topic, we will learn the concept of internal energy, heat and work. The concept of temperature from zeroth law is also explained here with the help of diagrams.

Physics>Heat and Thermodynamics>Thermodynamics>First Law of Thermodynamics

In this topic, we will learn the first law of thermodynamics. It also gives us an introduction and properties of this law. The concept of initial to final states is also explained here with the help of equations.

This topic deals with the concept of specific heat capacities of gases including monatomic, diatomic and polyatomic gases. With the aid of examples, it briefs on the formulas and their uses.

Physics>Heat and Thermodynamics>Thermodynamics>Thermodynamics State Variables and Equation of State

From this topic, we will understand the concept of equilibrium of a system with suitable examples. The equation of the state of a system will also be discussed here. It also covers the extensive and intensive properties of a system.

The topic explains the quasi-static, isothermal, isobaric, adiabatic and isochoric process. With the aid of diagrams, the cyclic process in a system is also explained here.

This topic explores heat engines and their properties. The concept of the first law of thermodynamics is also explained here with the help of diagrams.

Physics>Heat and Thermodynamics>Thermodynamics>Refrigerators and Heat Pumps

In this topic, we will study the refrigerators and heat pumps. It also gives us an introduction to the scientist who formulated the second law of thermodynamics.

Physics>Heat and Thermodynamics>Thermodynamics>Second Law of Thermodynamics

In this topic, we will learn the second law of thermodynamics. The concept of Kelvin-Planck and Clausius’s statement is also explained here with the help of diagrams.

Physics>Heat and Thermodynamics>Thermodynamics>Reversible and Irreversible Processes

This topic details on the reversible and irreversible processes. The concept of thermodynamics and its laws are also explained here with the help of diagrams.

Physics>Heat and Thermodynamics>Thermodynamics>Heat Engines and Carnot Engine

With the aid of illustrations, this topic explores heat and carnot engines with their properties and cyclic processes. The concept of the first law of thermodynamics is also explained here with the help of diagrams.