Thermodynamics

Specific Heat and Latent HeatSign up

be able to use the equations E = mc theta and E = L m · CORE PRACTICAL 12: Calibrate a thermistor in a potential divider circuit as a thermostat · CORE PRACTICAL 13: Determine the specific latent heat of a phase change

Internal Energy and Ideal GasesSign up

understand the concept of internal energy as the random distribution of potential and kinetic energy amongst molecules · understand the concept of absolute zero and how the average kinetic energy of molecules is related to the absolute temperature · be able to use the equation pV = NkT for an ideal gas · CORE PRACTICAL 14: Investigate the relationship between pressure and volume of a gas at fixed temperature · be able to derive and use the equation 1/2 m <c^2> = 3/2 kT