IITJEE Advance • Physics New Syllabus
Module 10: Thermal Physics Hub
Master the thermal properties of matter. Explore the kinetic theory of gases, advanced thermodynamic processes, calorimetry, and complex heat transfer mechanisms.
Topic 1.1 • Gas Laws & KTG
Ideal Gas Laws, KTG Postulates, RMS Speed, Pressure, and Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution
Topic 1.2 • Molecular Energy
Degrees of Freedom, Equipartition of Energy, Specific Heats (Cv, Cp), and Mean Free Path
Topic 2.1 • Thermal Properties
Thermal Expansion, Thermal Stress, Specific/Latent Heat, and Principle of Calorimetry
Topic 2.2 • Energy Conservation
Heat, Work, Internal Energy, First Law of Thermodynamics, and Analysis of Cyclic Processes
Topic 3.1 • System States
Isothermal, Adiabatic, Isobaric, Isochoric, Polytropic Processes, and p-V Indicator Diagrams
Topic 3.2 • Efficiency limits
Second Law of Thermodynamics, Reversibility, Carnot Engine, and Refrigerator Mechanics
Topic 4.1 • Thermal Conduction
Fourier’s Law, Thermal Resistance, Series/Parallel Slab Combinations, and Growth of Ice
Topic 4.2 • Thermal Radiation