First Law of Thermodynamics

Site: Young Education
Cours: Thermodynamics
Livre: First Law of Thermodynamics
Imprimé par: ゲストユーザ
Date: vendredi 25 septembre 2026, 01:01

1. Internal Energy

Learning outcomes
  • I can define internal energy.
  • I can explain how internal energy changes.
  • I can distinguish between microscopic and macroscopic energy.
  • I can relate internal energy to temperature.
  • I can describe energy storage in gases.

2. Heat and Work

Learning outcomes
  • I can distinguish between heat and work.
  • I can explain how energy is transferred by heat.
  • I can explain how work transfers energy.
  • I can identify situations involving heat and work.
  • I can calculate simple work done by expanding gases.

3. The First Law of Thermodynamics

Learning outcomes
  • I can state the First Law.
  • I can explain conservation of energy in thermodynamic systems.
  • I can calculate changes in internal energy.
  • I can interpret energy transfer diagrams.
  • I can apply the First Law to simple processes.

4. P–V Diagrams

Learning outcomes
  • I can interpret pressure-volume graphs.
  • I can identify thermodynamic processes on P–V diagrams.
  • I can determine work done from the area under a curve.
  • I can compare different thermodynamic paths.
  • I can explain physical changes shown on P–V diagrams.

5. Energy Conservation Applications

Learning outcomes
  • I can analyze thermodynamic systems using the First Law.
  • I can solve energy balance problems.
  • I can explain energy transfer in engines and compressors.
  • I can identify assumptions used in thermodynamic calculations.
  • I can apply conservation of energy to engineering systems.