Thermodynamics Interactive Videos

Explore the fundamental principles of entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics, gaining insights into thermodynamic processes. Develop the ability to apply these concepts to predict reaction spontaneity and measure system changes across various contexts.

Examine entropy and the second law of thermodynamics, focusing on energy distribution and system behavior. Gain insights into the macro state variable of entropy and its implications for systems, while addressing common misconceptions about practical scenarios involving entropy.

Explore the essential principles of thermodynamic processes, including isothermal, isobaric, and adiabatic transformations. Gain the ability to analyze the interplay of heat, work, and energy across various thermodynamic systems, enhancing comprehension of their scientific and engineering applications.

Examine the principles of thermodynamic processes with a focus on isothermal and adiabatic changes. Understand the interactions between temperature, volume, and pressure. Develop skills in analyzing PV diagrams and interpreting the work done during these processes.

Exploration of core thermodynamic principles focuses on energy conservation and examines various processes within thermodynamic systems, including isothermal and adiabatic changes. Through thought-provoking questions, learners deepen their understanding of the first law of thermodynamics and the representation of processes using PV diagrams. This enables effective analysis of energy transformations.

Investigate the principles of thermodynamics with a focus on calculating work across various process types, including isobaric, isochoric, isothermal, and adiabatic. This exploration develops skills in applying thermodynamic formulas to determine work done in different gases and cycles, thus enhancing the conceptual understanding of energy transformations.

Understand the key principles of the First Law of Thermodynamics with a focus on energy conservation and transfer in various systems. Gain knowledge of thermodynamics and its applications by exploring how energy is conserved and transformed, enhancing comprehension of fundamental energy dynamics.

Examine Gibbs Free Energy and its significance in determining the spontaneity of thermodynamic processes. Gain insights into reversible and irreversible processes, exploring how entropy relates to the spontaneity of these reactions.

Explore the principles and calculations behind the thermal efficiency of various heat engines, including steam, jet, and gasoline engines. Gain an understanding of energy conversion processes and develop the skills to compute the efficiency and power ratings of these engines.

Explore the fundamental principles and applications of the First Law of Thermodynamics, emphasizing energy conservation and transfer across various systems. Gain insights into energy transformations, system classifications, and the effects of thermodynamic processes in chemistry and physics.

Explore the principles of thermodynamics through the intriguing example of the Drinking Bird toy, which demonstrates non-perpetual motion. Gain insight into energy exchange processes and understand the law of entropy. Learn to distinguish between different thermodynamic processes and their characteristics.

Examine the relationships between internal energy, heat, and work within thermodynamics through PV diagrams as visual aids. Achieve a comprehensive understanding of key processes and cycles, enhancing the ability to analyze thermodynamic systems effectively.

Explore thermodynamics by examining heat engines, irreversibility, and the Carnot cycle. Understand energy transformation, calculate efficiency, and analyze entropy changes to enhance problem-solving abilities in real-world thermodynamic scenarios.

Explore essential concepts in steam engines and thermodynamics, focusing on heat engines, the Carnot cycle, and the first law of thermodynamics. Gain an understanding of efficient energy conversion and the functionality of heat engines, and learn to explain why no real engine can exceed the efficiency of a Carnot engine.

Study the principles of thermodynamics and their impact on the development of efficient engines by examining the physical limits on energy conversion and heat engines. Gain insights into thermal efficiency, entropy, and the Carnot cycle, providing a foundation for understanding the complexities involved in designing ideal engines and the persistent dependence on fossil fuels.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the core principles of thermodynamics, concentrating on the first, second, and third laws. Learn about energy conservation and its role in physical systems. Explore entropy as a measure of disorder, and examine how Gibbs free energy and temperature influence the spontaneity of processes. Develop the skills to analyze and predict behavior in thermodynamic contexts, reinforcing critical concepts through the study of real-world applications.

Analyze the principles of thermodynamics by examining Carnot engines, focusing on their function and limitations in converting heat into work. Gain insight into the significance of heat transfer processes and explore theoretical limits of engine efficiency to enhance understanding of fundamental thermodynamic concepts.

Uncover the rich history and foundational principles of thermodynamics, exploring reliable temperature scales and steam engine efficiency. Gain insights into the nature of heat, laws of energy conservation, and the groundbreaking contributions of key scientists, enhancing understanding of energy transfer in natural processes.

Explore the theoretical implications of perpetual motion machines in physics, focusing on the principles of thermodynamics that render these machines impossible. Gain insights into fundamental concepts such as energy conservation and entropy, and understand how these principles govern real-world energy systems.

Examine the core principles of heat engine operation, focusing on their components and how to calculate efficiency in thermodynamics. Gain insights into converting thermal energy into mechanical work and investigate the limitations of real-world engines compared to ideal models, such as the Carnot engine.