8.1 - Introduction to Thermodynamics
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Define thermodynamics.
💡 Hint: What does thermodynamics study?
What is heat?
💡 Hint: Think of what happens when two objects at different temperatures touch.
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What does thermodynamics study?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when heat is applied to a system.
True or False: Thermodynamics only relates to temperature.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of thermodynamics.
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How would you apply thermodynamic principles to system design for better energy efficiency?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat retention impacts energy use.
Propose an experiment to demonstrate heat transfer in liquids and gases.
💡 Hint: What materials will illustrate movement in the fluids?
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