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PHYS 253 — Thermal Physics

Energy, work, heat; first law. Temperature, entropy; second law. Absolute zero; third law. Equilibrium, equations of state, gases, liquids, solids, magnets; phase transitions.

  • Rating: 2.78 out of 5 from 171 student reviews
  • Difficulty: 2.89 out of 5
  • Credits: 3
  • Faculty: Faculty of Science
  • Department: Physics
  • Taught by: Bradley Siwick
  • Prerequisites: CEGEP physics or PHYS 131, and CEGEP chemistry or CHEM 120.

Sections offered

  • Section 001 (Lec), Mon Wed Fri 8:35-9:25 am — 3 seats open