Table of Contents

Preface; Units, symbols and conventions; 1. Temperature; 2. Internal energy, heat and work; 3. The ideal gas; 4. Real substances; 5. Interatomic forces; 6. Thermal radiation; 7. Heat into work; Appendices; Useful data; Answers to problems; Index.

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This textbook is intended for introductory courses in physics, engineering and chemistry at universities, polytechnics and technical colleges.