Title: Identify the primary concepts and components of thermodynamic systems.
Course: Engineering Studies (21002) > Section: Exploring the Physics Concepts of Selected Energy Systems

Identification should include

- identifying the three ways heat is transferred
- explaining the difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit scales
- describing heat conductors and insulators
- solving thermal problems using appropriate units
- identifying direction of heat flow given differences in temperature
- understanding the use of insulation to minimize heat flow.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is knowledge of the physics concepts related to temperature difference in a thermal energy system necessary for all engineers?
- Why are both SI units and U.S. customary units used in engineering?
- What are some innovative ways to demonstrate application of temperature difference?
- What resources are available to investigate application of temperature difference?
- What are some common endothermic processes?
- What are some common exothermic processes?