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Living Physics 11 - Heat and temperature
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Highlights: chapter 11 of an intro physics text for life-science students discussing macroscopic thermodynamics - heat and temperature
Abstract: This chapter introduces the basic concepts of temperature, thermal energy, and heat flow. It builds the math carefully from everyday concepts and simple examples (toy model experiments). The chapter provides a basis for the more in-depth coverage of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics that has more direct relevance for life-science students in Chapter 12.
Resource Types: Student reading, Instructor supplement, Restricted access
Remote Learning Ready: This resource has been designed or adapted for use in remote learning.
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Copyright:   2025 Edward Redish, Ginny Redish

License:   CC BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license.

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