Energy and Thermal Physics

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  • The energy of a system can be changed by doing work or heating it.
  • In any event, energy is conserved, but is also dissipated - becoming less easy to put to use.
  • Equilibrium occurs when two or more external influences are in balance (statically or dynamically).

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Energy and Thermal Physics Supporting Physics Teaching

How much energy is shifted?

So far we have introduced an energy perspective, seeing processes as shifting energy between different kinds of stores and...

Physics Narrative 11-14

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Simple Siphon

The water in the bowl with the higher water level is under greater pressure, and so water moves through the straw to the lower...

Enrichment Activity 5-11 11-14

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