Open Stax: College Physics: The First Law of Thermodynamics

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 also see examples for how to calculate total work done in cyclical thermodynamic processes. Section also includes problems and questions for the students to answer to ensure understanding. Book can be downloaded.