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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology: Energy and Enzymes: The Laws of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the first and second law of thermodynamics as it applies to the body in this article.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: The First Law of Thermodynamics

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to define the first law of thermodynamics; describe how conservation of energy relates to the first law of thermodynamics; identify instances of the first law of thermodynamics working in...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: First Law of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students analyze and explain everyday examples that illustrate the laws of thermodynamics, including the law of conservation of energy and the law of entropy.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: College Physics: The First Law of Thermodynamics

For Students 11th - 12th
An online college physics textbook that explores the first law of thermodynamics by defining the processes of a simple heat engine. Section also describes the difference among isobaric, isochoric, isothermal, and adiabatic. Students will...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Second Law of Thermodynamics: Heat Engines and Their Efficiency

For Students 11th - 12th
In this section of the textbook, learn about the second law of thermodynamics and how it relates to the function of heat engine. Section will also explain how to calculate net work and efficiency of cyclical processes such as a heat...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Laws of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
Students explore laws of thermodynamics. Thermodynamics is examined through lecture notes and exam questions with solutions.
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Second Law of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
With an overview of topics related to chemical equilibrium, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics with specific attention on the second law.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: The Laws of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia article summarizing each of the laws of thermodynamics. Links are provided throughout the article for additional information.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Second Law of Thermodynamics: Heat Engines and Their Efficiency

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to state the expressions of the second law of thermodynamics; calculate the efficiency and carbon dioxide emission of a coal-fired electricity plant, using second law characteristics; and...
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
The principle of thermal equilibrium is discussed and explained. The zeroth law of thermodynamics is stated. Links to several other pages with related information are provided.
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Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain: Laws of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
Estrella Mountain Community College provides excellent introductory information on the laws of thermodynamics. Has some learning objectives outlined at the end of the page.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: The First Law of Thermodynamics and Some Simple Processes

For Students 11th - 12th
By the end of this section, you will be able to describe the processes of a simple heat engine; explain the differences among the simple thermodynamic processes: isobaric, isochoric, isothermal, and adiabatic; and calculate total work...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Second Law of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will analyze and explain everyday examples that illustrate the laws of thermodynamics, including the law of conservation of energy and the law of entropy.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: First Law of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Georgia State University the first law of thermodynamics is stated and explained. The meaning of internal energy and enthalpy is discussed. Equations are given and the importance of a system analysis is discussed.
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Other

Cosmic Ancestry/the Second Law of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
The differences between thermodynamic entropy and logical entropy are explained, especially how they relate to the second law of thermodynamics. Entropy in biology is also discussed.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is the First Law of Thermodynamics?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what the first law of thermodynamics is and how to use it.
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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
Georgia State University Physics Department privides an incredibly thorough treatment of the laws of thermodynamics. Multiple pages; many informative graphics; opportunities to practice problems and receive immediate feedback.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Thermodynamics Article

For Students 9th - 10th
Thermodynamics is a very important branch of both physics and chemistry. It deals with the study of energy, the conversion of energy between different forms and the ability of energy to do work. Through this article, you will begin to...
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FT Exploring

Ft Exploring: The Second Law of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about one of the most misunderstood principles of physics, the second law of thermodynamics.
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FT Exploring

Ft Exploring: The Second Law of Thermodynamics Equilibrium & Heat Engines

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this illustrated guide to understand equilibrium and heat engines as they relate to the second law of thermodynamics.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Mechanics: Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the First Law of Thermodynamics and the importance of heat flow in machines and chemical reactions.
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Physics4kids

Physics4 Kids: Thermodynamics and Heat: Laws of Thermodynamics

For Students 6th - 8th
Explains the laws of thermodynamic, including the zeroth law.
eBook
Other

Laws of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
A page from the Fundamentals of Physical Geography site. Identifies, describes and elaborates upon the first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics.
eBook
Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: Laws of Thermodynamics

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the first and second laws of thermodynamics, and how they relate to the biology of life.