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Identify the unique vocabulary associated with thermodynamics through the precise definition of basic concepts to form a sound foundation for the development of the principles of thermodynamics. |
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Review the metric SI and the English unit systems that will be used throughout the text. |
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Explain the basic concepts of thermodynamics such as system, state, state postulate, equilibrium, process, and cycle. |
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Review concepts of temperature, temperature scales, pressure, and absolute and gage pressure. |
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Introduce an intuitive systematic problem-solving technique. |