Physics module 21 · Put your knowledge to work
Thermal Physics Applications
Practise heat, kinetic theory, gas law, and molecular-speed problems.
6 problem sets · Learn at your pace · Some resources require membership
From understanding to problem solving.Your next step
Choose a problem set
Start with a familiar topic, then work towards more demanding problems.
6 of 6 sets
- 01Problem studio
Temperature and Internal Energy Problems
Kelvin conversions, heat versus temperature, and equilibrium mixing.
Open practice - 02Problem studio
Specific Heat and Latent Heat Problems
Q = mcΔT, phase-change plateaus, kettle times, and calorimetry.
Open practice - 03Problem studio
The Kinetic Theory of Gases Problems
Mean molecular KE, pV = Nk(B)T, internal energy, and molecule counts.
Open practice - 04Problem studio
The Gas Laws Problems
Boyle, Charles, the pressure law, and the equation of state pV = nRT.
Open practice - 05Problem studio
Molecular Speeds Problems
v(rms) = √(3RT/M), speed ratios, isotopes, and the distribution’s tail.
Open practice - 06Problem studio
Thermal Calculus Problems
Newton cooling dT/dt, exponential solutions, and Q = ∫mc dT integrals.
Open practice
Review the foundations 6 related lessons
Extra challenging questions
Take the ideas further with course-specific extension questions, supplied-data graphs and worked solutions.