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PHYS 200: Fundamentals of Physics

Lecture 24 - The Second Law of Thermodynamics (cont.) and Entropy << previous session | next session >>

Overview:

The focus of the lecture is the concept of entropy. Specific examples are given to calculate the entropy change for a number of different processes. Boltzmann's microscopic formula for entropy is introduced and used to explain irreversibility.

Reading assignment:

Wolfson and Pasachoff, Physics with Modern Physics, chapters 19-22.

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Problem Set 12 [PDF]
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Sample Final Examination [PDF]
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