• Be able to state the first law of thermodynamics
• Be able to apply the first law of thermodynamics to the solution of problems - particularly those involving P-V diagrams
• Be able to state the second law of thermodynamics.
• Be able to discuss entropy in terms of its connection to order and disorder, probablilities, and reversible versus irreversible processes.
• Be able to explain what is significant about the Carnot cycle.
• Be able to calculate the efficiency of an engine.
• Be able to explain the difference between the thermodynamic efficiency of an engine and the actual efficiency.
• Be able to explain what we mean when we say that a refrigerator is an engine working in reverse.
• Be able to explain what is meant by thermal pollution and how it is related to the second law of thermodynamics.

Outside of class:  Read the rest of Ch 19, but skip pages 586-589.     Complete workbook exercises 8, 10, 11, 17, and 19.  

Outside of class:   Complete Ch. 19 homework: 1, 5, 19, 22, 24, 40, 46, 52, and 57.  (Due Friday)

Outside of class: Review for the exam.  I highly recommend that you practice with Activ Physics 8.8, 8.9, 8.10, 8.11, 8.12 and 8.14 in addition to reviewing your workbook and homework problems.