Wiki Page, AP PHYSICS TWO-A: Thermodynamics Resources

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Slides - These slides were created by a different teacher for the same course (AP Physics 2). We will use much of this material, but not all of it, and not all in the same way. The information is the same, however, so use these as you want to in order to clarify notes or class material.

1.1 Temperature and Heat

1.2 Specific Heat Capacity

1.3 Heat Transfer

1.4 Convection Examples

1.5 Ideal Gas Proportions

1.6 Ideal Gas Law

1.7 Kinetic Theory

1.8 Entropy & Energy Distributions

1.9 First Law of Thermodynamics

1.10 Thermodynamic Cycles

Old Gas Law and Kinetic Theory slides I made as a new teacher. They're offensively good, with problem examples, though there are a couple of topics you don't need. Best if you open them on PowerPoint (instead of Slides). You've been warned.

AP Daily Videos - These are a great resource. Though admittedly a bit dry, They can help to clarify the meaning of notes. Find the section that matches the notes you're taking and use those to complement your notes

Interactive Quizzes - Thermodynamic processes and the first law of thermodynamics the quizzes are at the bottom of the page.

Other Videos

Eureka! Temperature vs. Heat (Remember, we call it "Thermal Energy" because "Heat-ing" is the process)

Documents

Why Kelvin???