Thermodynamics: Internal Energy and Work

This lecture covers the basics of thermodynamics, focusing on internal energy, work, and heat. It explains the first law of thermodynamics, the concept of internal energy in an ideal gas, and the different forms of work involved in thermodynamic processes. The lecture also delves into the transfer of heat during physical and chemical processes, the relationship between temperature changes and heat transfer, and the heat capacities of different gases. Additionally, it introduces the concept of degrees of freedom in molecules and how they affect the heat capacity of gases.