AQA•A-Level•Physics
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Engineering Physics (Optional)
Rotational dynamics, thermodynamics and heat engines
Practice 25 subtopics in Engineering Physics (Optional). All questions match the AQA A-Level specification.
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Engineering Physics (Optional) is a key topic in the AQA A-Level Physicsspecification. This topic covers rotational dynamics, thermodynamics and heat engines.
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Moment of inertia II = Σmr² for point massesStandard I values for shapesRotational kinetic energy: E = ½Iω²Angular momentum: L = IωConservation of angular momentumTorque: τ = IαRotational equations of motionCoupled systemsFirst law: ΔU = Q - WInternal energy changeWork done by/on a gasW = pΔV for isobaric processesW = area under p-V curveIsothermal processesAdiabatic processesp-V diagramsHeat engine cyclesCarnot cycleEfficiency: η = 1 - Tc/ThReal engine efficiencyHeat pumps and refrigeratorsCoefficient of performanceSecond law of thermodynamicsEntropy
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