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ERIC Number: EJ512590
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-921X
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An Integrated Approach to Thermodynamics in the Introductory Physics Course.
Alonso, Marcelo; Finn, Edward J.
Physics Teacher, v33 n5 p296-310 May 1995
Presents an approach to combine the empirical approach of classical thermodynamics with the structural approach of statistical mechanics. Topics covered include dynamical foundation of the first law; mechanical work, heat, radiation, and the first law; thermal equilibrium; thermal processes; thermodynamic probability; entropy; the second law; order and disorder. (30 references) (JRH)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Demonstrations (Science), Entropy, Heat, Higher Education, Integrated Activities, Mechanics (Physics), Physics, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Thermodynamics
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
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