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.