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PH214: Thermodynamics and Properties of Matter

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"University Physics with Modern Physics with Mastering Physics", Young, Friedman & Ford; (Pub. Pearson, 13th ed) , new copy required.

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Syllabus

• Temperature, Kinetic Theory and ideal gas, Vapour pressure and relative humidity
• Elasticity, Relation between moduli, Measurement of moduli
• First Law of Thermodynamics. Calorimetry. Mechanical equivalent of heat. Transfer of heat - thermal conductivity
• Entropy and the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Reversible/irreversible processes
• Fluid Statics. Pascal's and Archimedes Principle. Surface Tension
• Fluid Dynamics. Bernoulli's equation. Viscosity

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Lecturer

Prof. Colin O'Dowd
Office: 207
Phone: ext. 3788
email: colin.odowdnuigalway.ie  

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