Learning Exercise
Equilibrium Demo
A classroom introduction to Thermodynamic Equilibrium applet.
Course: Introductory Physics
- Material:
- Thermodynamic Equilibrium
- Date last modified:
- May 16, 2000
- Created by:
- Bruce Mason
- License:
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A simulation of the kinetic theory of gasses. Students can study the dependence of the mixing of two gasses on... see more
Exercise
Reading
Thermodynamics and the Ideal Gas laws
Demonstration
- Run simulation 1. Point out the relation between heat flow and particle motion.
- Run simulation 4. Show the relation between diffusion, number density differences, temperature differences, and heat flow.
- Briefly show how to change temperature and open and close shutter.
Homework
Assign simulation questions to students for individual or group solution. Group questions as: (1, 2, 3) for effect of temperature differences, (4, 5) for density gradient and temperature difference, and (6, 7) for study of fluctuations about equilibrium for small numbers of atoms.
Audience
Requirements
Ideal Gas