PHYS 224, Autumn 2008
Thermal Physics

Problem set 2 - due Friday October 10

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1.33 - heat and work during a triangular p-V cycle
1.38 - two rising bubbles
1.39 - speed of sound
1.41- heat capacity exercise
1.46 - heat capacities are usually measured at constant pressure
1.48 - melting of snow
1.50 - combustion of methane

Bonus questions
1.55 - heat capacity of a star
1.40 - allow for temperature variation in the atmosphere

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