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Curated OER

Generalised Refrigerator

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of entropy that focuses on explaining entropy, how it applies to the second law of thermodynamics, and real-life observations of the existence of entropy.
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Curated OER

A Perfect Heat Engine Driving a Refrigerator

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of entropy that focuses on explaining entropy, how it applies to the second law of thermodynamics, and real-life observations of the existence of entropy.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Efficiency of a Water Heating System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use a watt meter to measure energy input into a hot plate or hot pot used to heat water. The theoretical amount of energy required to raise the water by the measure temperature change is calculated and compared to the electrical...
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: The Direction of Spontaneous Change

For Students 9th - 10th
With an overview of topics related to chemical equilibrium, this site provides a foundation to a study of thermodynamics and spontaneous change. Other topics covered include entropy, spontaneous macroscopic change, and more.
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Upper Canada District School Board

Tom Stretton's Advanced Placement Chemistry: Thermochemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
This chemistry e-textbook provides students with AP-level reading and practice material on thermochemistry.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physics: Thermal Properties Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A study guide for concepts related to thermal energy.