Description
Physics covers the scope and sequence requirements of a typical one-year physics course. The text provides comprehensive
coverage of physical concepts, quantitative examples and skills, and interesting applications. Physics has been
designed to meet and exceed the requirements of the relevant Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), while allowing
significant flexibility for instructors. Content requirements for Physics are prescribed in “Chapter 112. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Science, Subchapter C. High School, 112.39. Physics, Beginning with School Year 2010-2011 (One Credit)”
(http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/ch112c.html#112.39).
This open-education-resource instructional material by TEA is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License in accordance with Chapter 31 of the Texas Education Code.
Book Outline
- Introduction
- 12.1 Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: Thermal Equilibrium
- 12.2 First law of Thermodynamics: Thermal Energy and Work
- 12.3 Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy
- 12.4 Applications of Thermodynamics: Heat Engines, Heat Pumps, and Refrigerators
- Key Terms
- Section Summary
- Key Equations
- Chapter Review
- Test Prep