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Thermodynamics — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 11 · Physics

4 concept maps of Thermodynamics for ICSE Class 11 Physics, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Physics syllabus.

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4 Concept Maps

Thermodynamics – Chapter Overview Mind Map

Thermodynamics – Chapter Overview Mind Map

The map in words

  • Thermodynamics
    • Basic Terms
      • System
      • Surroundings
      • Isolated System
      • Thermodynamic Variables
        • Pressure P
        • Volume V
        • Temperature T
      • Equation of State
        • PV equals nRT
    • Zeroth Law
      • Thermal Equilibrium
      • Concept of Temperature
      • Basis of Thermometry
      • Stated by R H Fowler
    • Heat and Work
      • Heat Q
        • Temperature Difference
        • Sign Convention
      • Work W equals P dV
        • Area under PV curve
        • Path Dependent
      • Mechanical Equivalent
        • J equals 4.18 J per cal
    • Internal Energy U
      • KE plus PE of molecules
      • State Function
      • Path Independent
      • Depends on T for ideal gas
    • First Law
      • Delta U equals Q minus W
      • Energy Conservation
      • All processes
    • Thermodynamic Processes
      • Cyclic
        • Delta U equals 0
        • Q equals W
      • Isolated
        • Q equals 0 W equals 0
        • Delta U equals 0
      • Isobaric
        • P constant
        • W equals P Delta V
      • Isochoric
        • V constant
        • Q equals Delta U
      • Isothermal
        • T constant
        • Ideal gas Delta U equals 0
      • Adiabatic
        • Q equals 0
        • Delta U equals negative W

Flowchart showing how adiabatic processes affect internal energy and temperature based on work direction

Flowchart showing how adiabatic processes affect internal energy and temperature based on work direction

The map in words

  • Adiabatic Process
    • Q = 0
      • First Law: ΔU = -W
        • What happens to system?
          • Work done ON system W negative: ΔU = -W = positive
            • Internal energy increases
              • Temperature INCREASES
                • Example: Pump gets hot
          • Work done BY system W positive: ΔU = -W = negative
            • Internal energy decreases
              • Temperature DECREASES
                • Example: Burst tire gets cold

Mind map showing the definition, properties, and dependencies of internal energy

Mind map showing the definition, properties, and dependencies of internal energy

The map in words

  • Internal Energy U
    • Definition
      • Sum of molecular KE
      • Sum of molecular PE
    • Properties
      • State function
      • Path independent
      • Depends on P V T
    • Change Methods
      • Heat transfer Q
      • Mechanical work W
      • Both Q and W
    • For Ideal Gas
      • Depends on T only
      • Independent of P V

Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics

The map in words

  • Thermodynamics
    • Basic terms
    • Temperature and thermal equilibrium
    • Heat and work
    • Mechanical equivalent of heat
    • Work done by a gas
    • Internal energy
    • First law of thermodynamics
    • Applications of first law

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Thermodynamics for ICSE Class 11 Physics?
Key topics in Thermodynamics include Basic Terms and Zeroth Law, Heat, Work, and Mechanical Equivalent of Heat, Work Done by a Gas and P-V Graph, Internal Energy and First Law of Thermodynamics. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
What do the concept maps for Thermodynamics show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Thermodynamics connect: Thermodynamics – Chapter Overview Mind Map; Flowchart showing how adiabatic processes affect internal energy and temperature based on work direction. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Thermodynamics for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Thermodynamics. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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