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Dear student,
You are welcome to the module of Properties of Matter and Thermodynamics".
This Module deals with basic concepts and principles of properties of matter and thermodynamics. It provides a working knowledge of elastic properties of matter, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, basic concepts of heat and thermodynamics, laws of thermodynamics, and elements of the kinetic theory of gases.
The main aim of the module is to allow you to explain properties of matter and thermodynamics phenomena, solve problems, perform experiments related to properties of matter and thermodynamics, and apply teaching and learning strategies related to properties of matter and thermodynamics. Click here for Indicative content, learning outcomes, assessment tasks, and indicative resources of the module.
Facilitators' contact
1. Musengimana Theophile
University of Rwanda-College of Education.
School of Mathematics and Science Education-Rukara Campus.
Department of Science Education.
Phone number: +250788494036
Emails:
tmusengimana@yahoo.fr, tmusengimana@gmail.com and t.musengimana@ur.ac.rw
2. Dr Celestin NTIVUGURUZWA
University of Rwanda-College of Education
School of Education-Rukara Campus
Department of Mathematics, Science and Physical Education
Phone number: +250788306262
Email address: c.ntivuguruzwa@ur.ac.rw
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Introduction
The unit introduces the basic concepts and principles of molecular forces, molecular interaction, potential energy curve of molecular interaction and mole and their application
Aim of the unit
The main aim of this unit is to allow you to explain the basic concepts and principles of state of matter, solve problem, perform experiments related to state of matter
Intended learning outcomes of this unit
At the end of this unit you should be able to:
- Explain the basic concepts and principles of state of matter
- Analyse and Solve conceptual and numerical problems related to state of matter
- Perform experiments related to state of matter
- Draw and interpret diagrams and graphs related to Potential energy of molecular interaction
Indicative content of this unit 1:
1.0. Introduction
1.1. Molecular forces
1.2. Molecular interaction
1.3. Potential energy of molecular interaction
1.4. Mole
1.5. Elastic and Plastic properties of matter
1.6. Relations between different moduli of elasticity
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Introduction
The unit introduces the basic concepts and principles of Pascal’s principle, Hydraulic lift/hydraulic press, Archimedes’ principle and their application, and surface tension
Aim of the unit1
The main aim of this unit is to allow you to explain the basic concepts and principles fluids at rest, solve problem, perform experiments related to fluids at rest.
Intended learning outcomes of this unit
At the end of this unit you should be able to:
- Explain the basic concepts and principles of fluids at rest
- Analyse and Solve conceptual and numerical problems related to fluids at rest
- Perform experiments related to fluids at rest
Indicative content of this unit:
2.1 Pascal’s Principle and its applications
2.2 Hydraulic lift/hydraulic press
2.3 Archimedes principle
2.4. Surface tension
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Introduction
The unit introduces the basic concepts and principles of Fluids in motion, the Continuity equation, and Bernoulli’s equation.
Aim of unit 3
The main aim of this unit is to allow you to explain the basic concepts and principles of fluids in motion, solve problems, and perform experiments related to fluids in motion.
Intended learning outcomes of this unit
At the end of this unit you should be able to:
- Identify and explain different applications of Bernoulli’s equation
- Explain the basic concepts and principles of fluid in motion
- Analyse and Solve conceptual and numerical problems related to the Continuity equation. motion for a fluid, Bernoulli’s equation
- Perform experiments related to fluids in motion
Indicative content of this unit:
3.1. Continuity equation
3.2. Equation of motion for a fluid
3.3. Bernoulli’s equation
3.4. Applications of Bernoulli’s equation
3.5. Transport phenomena
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Introduction
The unit introduces the basic concepts and principles of transport phenomena
Aim of the unit
The main aim of this unit is to allow you to to discuss,explain calculate exercises and problems related to the Concepts and representations of thermodynamics.
Intended learning outcomes of this unit
At the end of this unit you should be able to:
- Discuss and explain the Concepts and representations of thermodynamics
- Solve problems related to the concepts and representations of thermodynamics
- Perform experiments related to the thermodynamics
Indicative content of unit 4:
4.1 Temperature and heat
4.2 Thermodynamic system, parameters, and equilibrium
4.3 Homogeneous and heterogeneous systems phases and components
4.4 Equations of states for ideal and real gases
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Introduction
In this Unit, you will learn about the laws of thermodynamics. It is the generalization of the law of conservation of energy. You will study the concepts of work, heat and internal energy, entropy, heat engine, and statement of laws of thermodynamics.
Aim of the unit
The main aim of this unit is to allow you to explain the basic concepts and principles of the state of matter, solve problems, and perform experiments related to the state of matter.
Intended learning outcomes of this unit
After studying this Unit you will be able to:
- Define the concepts of work, internal energy, and amount of heat in thermodynamics, entropy heat engine, etc.
- State and solve problems related to the laws of thermodynamics
- Preform experiments related to the laws of thermodynamics
Indicative content of this unit:
5.1 Zero law of thermodynamics
5.2 First Law of Thermodynamics
5.3 Second Law of thermodynamics
5.4 Third Law of thermodynamics
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This last Unit of module PHY 1242 is dedicated to the kinetic theory of gases. The kinetic theory of gases is the study of the composition and the physical properties of gases based on statistical methods of research. Thus, that theory is a part of classical statistical physics.
Aim of the unit
The main aim of this unit is to allow you to explain the basic concepts and principles related with the kinetic theoryof the gaz
Intended learning outcomes of this unit
After studying this Unit you will be able to:
- Discuss and describe the basic principles of kinetic theory of gases
- Solve problems related with the fundamental equation of kinetic theory of pressure and average kinetic energy
- Perform experiments related on kinetic theory of gases
12.1. Basic principles of kinetic theory of gasesIndicative content of this unit:
12.2. Fundamental equation of kinetic theory of deal gases
12.3. Maxwell’s law on the distribution of molecules in an ideal gas according to
the velocities and energies of thermal motion
12.4. Barometric formula and Boltzmann’s distribution