Cambridge AS & A Level Physics
16.2The first law of thermodynamics
The first law of thermodynamics in Cambridge AS & A Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 16.2.1Recall and use W = pΔV, distinguishing work done by and on a gas.
- 16.2.2Recall and use the first law ΔU = q + W.
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Internal energy and the first law of thermodynamics
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