RealTime Physics: Active Learning Laboratories, Module 2

RealTime Physics is a series of introductory laboratory modules that use computer data acquisition tools (microcomputer-based lab or MBL tools) to help students develop important physics concepts while acquiring vital laboratory skills. Besides data acquisition, computers are used for basic mathematical modeling, data analysis, and simulations.

There are 4 RealTime Physics modules: Module 1: Mechanics, Module 2: Heat and Thermodynamics, Module 3: Electricity and Magnetism, and Module 4: Light and Optics.

Lab 1: Introduction to Heat and Temperature /1

Lab 2: Energy Transfer and Temperature Change /23

Lab 3: Heat Energy Transfer /43

Lab 4: The First Law of Thermodynamics /63

Lab 5: The Ideal Gas Law /83

Lab 6: Heat Engines /99

Appendix A: RealTime Physics Heat and Thermodynamics Experiment Configuration Files /123

David R. Sokoloff is the author of RealTime Physics Active Learning Laboratories, Module 2: Heat and Thermodynamics, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.

Priscilla W. Laws is the author of RealTime Physics Active Learning Laboratories, Module 2: Heat and Thermodynamics, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.

Ronald K. Thornton is the author of RealTime Physics Active Learning Laboratories, Module 2: Heat and Thermodynamics, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.