Thermodynamics is the study of heat, "thermo," and work, "dynamics." We will be learning about energy transfer during chemical and physical changes, and how we can predict what kind of changes will occur.
Properties of gases can be modeled using some relatively simple equations, which we can relate to the behavior of individual gas molecules. We will learn about the ideal gas law, vapor pressure, partial pressure, and the Maxwell Boltzmann distribution.
Have you ever watched a slinky gyrate back and forth? This is an example of harmonic motion, a special class of oscillatory motion. In this unit, we'll see how we can model and deal with this type of phenomena.
Now that we understand velocity and acceleration well in one-dimension, we can explore scenarios that are even more fun. With a little bit of trigonometry, we can think about whether a baseball can clear the "green monster" at Fenway Park.
Waves are responsible for basically every form of communication we use. Whether you're talking out loud or texting on your phone, there's going to be a wave transmitting information. Learn the fundamentals of waves and sound in this unit.
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