An Introduction to Thermal Physics
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Chapter 3.1, Problem 3P
Figure 3.3 shows graphs of entropy vs. energy for two objects, A and B. Both graphs are on the same scale. The energies of these two objects initially have the values indicated; the objects are then brought into thermal Contact with each other. Explain what happens subsequently and why, without using the word “temperature.”
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An Introduction to Thermal Physics
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Ch. 3.2 - In order to take a nice warm bath, you mix 50...Ch. 3.2 - Estimate the change in the entropy of the universe...Ch. 3.2 - When the sun is high in the sky, it delivers...Ch. 3.2 - Experimental measurements of the heat capacity of...Ch. 3.2 - Prob. 15PCh. 3.2 - A bit of computer memory is some physical object...Ch. 3.3 - Prob. 17PCh. 3.3 - Prob. 18PCh. 3.3 - Prob. 19PCh. 3.3 - Prob. 20PCh. 3.3 - Prob. 21PCh. 3.3 - Prob. 22PCh. 3.3 - Prob. 23PCh. 3.3 - Prob. 24PCh. 3.3 - Prob. 25PCh. 3.3 - Prob. 26PCh. 3.4 - What partial-derivative relation can you derive...Ch. 3.4 - A liter of air, initially at room temperature and...Ch. 3.4 - Sketch a qualitatively accurate graph of the...Ch. 3.4 - As shown in Figure 1.14, the heat capacity of...Ch. 3.4 - Experimental measurements of heat capacities are...Ch. 3.4 - A cylinder contains one liter of air at room...Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 33PCh. 3.4 - Polymers, like rubber, are made of very long...Ch. 3.5 - Prob. 35PCh. 3.5 - Prob. 36PCh. 3.5 - Prob. 37PCh. 3.5 - Suppose you have a mixture of gases (such as air,...Ch. 3.6 - Prob. 39P
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