Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Laws of Thermodynamics
Students explore laws of thermodynamics. Thermodynamics is examined through lecture notes and exam questions with solutions.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: The Laws of Thermodynamics
A Wikipedia article summarizing each of the laws of thermodynamics. Links are provided throughout the article for additional information.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
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.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: First Law of Thermodynamics
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.
Other
Cosmic Ancestry/the Second Law of Thermodynamics
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is the First Law of Thermodynamics?
Learn what the first law of thermodynamics is and how to use it.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Thermodynamics Article
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...
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Mechanics: Thermodynamics
Learn about the First Law of Thermodynamics and the importance of heat flow in machines and chemical reactions.
Physics4kids
Physics4 Kids: Thermodynamics and Heat: Laws of Thermodynamics
Explains the laws of thermodynamic, including the zeroth law.
Other
Laws of Thermodynamics
A page from the Fundamentals of Physical Geography site. Identifies, describes and elaborates upon the first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Law Concepts
This site from Georgia State University Department of Physics and Astronomy is an indexing page for the HyperPhysics site. The page links to a variety of other pages which discuss concepts related to entropy and the second law of...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Thermodynamics
In this interactive unit on thermodynamics, you'll learn why heat flows the way it does and how that flow of thermal energy can be put to good use in your daily life.
University of Sydney (Australia)
Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics [Pdf]
A set of printable pdf pages from the University of Sydney's "Thermal Physics Module" site. Entropy is defined and explained conceptually. The mathematical treatment of entropy is introduced. The second law of thermodynamics and its...
Physics4kids
Physics4 Kids: Thermodynamics and Heat: Second Law of Thermodynamics
Explains the second law of thermodynamics.
Other
Taftan: Applied Thermodynamics
A definition of applied thermodynamics, the science of the relationship between heat, work, and systems that analyze energy processes. Related links.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Thermodynamics Questions
This is a 10-question quiz pertaining to thermodynamics.
University of Oregon
Virtual Laboratory: Thermodynamic Equilibrium
An interactive Java applet which depicts gas diffusion and emphasizes the importance of thermal equilibrium. Directions and challenges available.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Basic Thermodynamics
A collection of video lectures from a course introducing students to the basics of thermodynamics. Webpage includes thirty-two lectures from a professor at an e-learning site. Lectures vary in length and cover topics like the laws of...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Conservation of Energy as a Fundamental Principle
See how this principle translates in to fluids and the Bernoulli equation as well as into electric circuits and the voltage law and finally into heat and thermodynamics through the first law of thermodynamics.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Atoms and Energy
Online activity walks learner through exploration of kinetic and potential energy using animations. Through graphs, a quantitative connection is made between the movement and the energy involved. This information is then related to the...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: The Three Bears Heat Investigation It's Just Right
This activity uses the story of the three bears as a way to investigate conduction, convection, radiation, and insulation properties. It also could be used to describe the laws of thermodynamics and conservation of energy.
Learn AP Physics
Learn Ap Physics: Physics B: Thermodynamics
A site dedicated to help students prepare for the AP Physics B test. This specific site reviews thermodynamics including ideal gases, laws of thermodynamics, and entropy. Site contains links to video lectures and practice problems.
Physics4kids
Physics4 kids.com: Thermodynamics & Heat: Enthalpy
Concise information about enthalpy, the measure of the total energy of a thermodynamic system.