| Learning Objectives (See related pages)
After completing this chapter, you should be able to
1. Demonstrate by definition and examples your understanding of the first and second laws of thermodynamics. |
| | | 2. Define and give illustrated examples of adiabatic, isochoric, isobaric, and isothermal processes. |
| | | 3. Write and apply a relationship for determining the ideal efficiency of a heat engine. |
| | | 4. Define the coefficient of performance for a refrigerator and solve refrigeration problems similar to those discussed in the text. |
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