Physics module 22 · Put your knowledge to work
Thermodynamics Applications
Practise first-law, engine, entropy, and energy-transfer 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
The First Law and Gas Processes Problems
ΔU = Q − W, isobaric work, sign conventions, two-leg processes, and cycles.
Open practice - 02Problem studio
Heat Engines and the Second Law Problems
Energy splits, efficiency, Carnot ceilings, refrigerator COPs, and claim checks.
Open practice - 03Problem studio
Entropy Problems
ΔS = Q/T, phase changes, heat leaks, lost work, and the entropy behind Carnot.
Open practice - 04Problem studio
Conduction, Convection and Radiation Problems
Conduction, Stefan–Boltzmann radiation, Wien peaks, and planetary balance.
Open practice - 05Problem studio
Energy Sources Problems
Specific energy, efficiency chains, wind and hydro power, and pumped storage.
Open practice - 06Problem studio
Thermodynamic Calculus Problems
Work integrals, isothermal logarithms, adiabats, entropy integrals, and dP/dT.
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.