Thermodynamics
Videos
Grades11, 12, APPhysics, Mathematics, Engineering
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What it is
- In this video, students will be introduced to the first and second laws of thermodynamics and see how heat can be used to power engines or do work.
- The video discusses perpetual motion, entropy, and isovolumetric, isobaric, isothermal, and adiabatic processes.
Teaching tips
Positives
- Animations and mathematical equations are used to help explain concepts.
- Important vocabulary words are defined on the screen.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should already have an understanding of work and heat.
- The video covers a lot of information very quickly. Teachers will need to pause the video periodically and replay portions to aid in student understanding.
Differentiation
- This video provides a way for students to see how advanced mathematical concepts like integral calculus are used in real-world applications.
- Challenge students to identify ways the first and second laws of thermodynamics are related to climate change.
- Consider pairing this resource with this video about heat pumps which connects the laws of thermodynamics to a potential climate change solution.
From the scientist review
This video uses the first law of thermodynamics to explain how perpetual motion machines do not work. It also introduces the concept of entropy. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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