Kinetic theory and Thermodynamics – Physics Unit 2 – Class 12 – Maharashtra Board

Kinetic theory and Thermodynamics – Unit II consists of two chapters:

1. Chapter 3 – Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation
2. Chapter 4 – Thermodynamics

After studying the content, students would be able to

• Relate various gas laws to form ideal gas equation.
• Distinguish between ideal gas and a real gas.
• Visualise mean free path as a function of various parameters.
• Obtain degrees of freedom of a diatomic molecule.
• Apply law of equipartition of energy to monatomic and diatomic molecules.
• Compare emission of thermal radiation from a body with black body radiation.
• Apply Stefan’s law of radiation to hot bodies .
• Identify thermodynamic process in every day life.
• Relate mechanical work and thermodynamic work.
• Differentiate between different types of thermodynamic processes.
• Explain the working of heat engine, refrigerator and air conditioner.