From mechanics to thermodynamics -- analysis of selected examples

Abstract

We present and discuss a selected set of problems of classical mechanics and thermodynamics. The discussion is based on the use of the impulse-momentum equation simultaneously with the centre-of-mass (pseudo-work) equation or with the first law of thermodynamics, depending on the nature of the problem. Thermodynamical aspects of classical mechanics, namely problems involving non-conservative forces or variation of mechanical energy are discussed, in different reference frames, in connection with the use of one or the other energy equation, and with the compliance of the Principle of Relativity.

15 pages, 5 figures

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