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chapter 11 of an intro physics text for life-science students discussing macroscopic thermodynamics - heat and temperature
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This chapter introduces the basic concepts of temperature, thermal energy, and heat flow. It builds the math carefully from everyday concepts and simple examples (toy model experiments). The chapter provides a basis for the more in-depth coverage of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics that has more direct relevance for life-science students in Chapter 12.
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Physics Topics:
Thermo & Stat Mech > Thermal Properties of Matter
Life Sciences Topics:
None
Math Topics:
Algebra; Graphical Analysis
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Copyright: 2023 Edward Redish, Ginny Redish
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