A-Level Physics Specification

Edexcel 9PH0

Section 9: Thermodynamics

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#9.144

be able to use the equations \(ΔE = mcΔθ\) and \(ΔE = LΔm\)

#9.145

CORE PRACTICAL 12: Calibrate a thermistor in a potential divider circuit as a thermostat.

#9.146

CORE PRACTICAL 13: Determine the specific latent heat of a phase change.

#9.147

understand the concept of internal energy as the random distribution of potential and kinetic energy amongst molecules

#9.148

understand the concept of absolute zero and how the average kinetic energy of molecules is related to the absolute temperature

#9.149

be able to derive and use the equation \(pV = \dfrac{1}{3}Nmc^2\) using the kinetic theory model

#9.150

be able to use the equation \(pV = NkT\) for an ideal gas

#9.151

CORE PRACTICAL 14: Investigate the relationship between pressure and volume of a gas at fixed temperature.

#9.152

be able to derive and use the equation \(\dfrac{1}{2}mc^2 = \dfrac{3}{2}kT\)

#9.153

understand what is meant by a black body radiator and be able to interpret radiation curves for such a radiator

#9.154

be able to use the Stefan-Boltzmann law equation \(L = σAT^4\) for black body radiators

#9.155

be able to use Wien’s law equation λmaxT = 2.898 x 10-3 m K for black body radiators.