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2 Basic concepts

1. Systems
System, neighborhood and boundaries; types of systems; Macroscopic versus microscopic views
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2. State, state properties and processes
Definition of a state, a process and a cycle; the concept of equilibrium; types of state properties: extensive, intensive and specific state properties
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3. Concepts and laws
Relations between concepts and laws; Principle versus theorem Power point: English text: 2Basic_3Concepts
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4. Dimensions and units
Difference between a dimension and a unit, SI system, primary units, derived units Power point: English text: 2Basic_4Units
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5. Density
Density, specific volume, and related properties; units and how to measure it Power point: English text: 2Basic_5Density
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6. Pressure
Pressure, absolute and gauge; units and how to measure it Power point: English text: 2Basic_6Pressure
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7. Temperature
Temperature and the Zeroth Law, temperature scales and fixed points; temperature units and how to measure it Power point: English text: 2Basic_7Temperature
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8. Conservation of mass
Non-relativistic steady and unsteady continuity equations Power point: English text: 2Basic_8Continuity
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