Week 3: Kinetic Theory of Gases Chapter 20

Facts you may need for the Quiz:
How to use the ideal gas law.
How to identify any special process. (i.e. isothermal)
How to calculate the work, Heat, and change in internal energy for the special processes.

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Concept-tests:
3.1 Crush the Can--What changes?

3.2 Liquid to Water & Velocity Distribution

3.3 Diatomic Molecule in Flatland

3.4 Change in Temperature with least amount of Heat

3.5 Container in swimming pool

3.6 Insulated Container


Answers to Concept Tests

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Demos:
Crush the Can II--demonstrated Ideal Gas Law.

WATER FROM PLATE INTO JAR--Water lies in a shallow plate. On top of the water you light a bunch of matches, and then place an inverted jar over the matches. The matches go out. Hot gas trapped in the jar cools, therefore the pressure and Volume go down, and water fills the jar.