
Thermal Physics
M. T. Sprackling(Author)
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 25. June 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
388 pages
978-0-333-53658-2 (ISBN)
Description
This is a general exposition of the principles governing the properties and effects of heat. Each chapter is followed by examples, problems and notes which should enhance the student's understanding of, and feel for, the subject.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
112 line drawings, plates
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
560 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-53658-2 (9780333536582)
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Content
What is thermal physics?; systems and processes; temperature; the first law of thermodynamics; some simple thermodynamic systems; some properties of gases; the second law of thermodynamics; entropy; the ideal gas and thermodynamic temperature; thermodynamic potential functions; heat capacity; the application of thermodynamics to some simple systems; equations of state; phase change; the third law of thermodynamics; the application of thermodynamics to some irreversible processes; a simple kinetic theory of gases; heat transfer.