Loads of Tests!

Physics A and B, as well as Intro Physics had their chapter tests today, though Intro Physics had the unexpected bonus of a Code Blue drill that stole a good 15 minutes from their testing period. We'll have to finish up tomorrow, but that won't be a problem...

Honors Physics conducted a lab investigation targeting the topic of heat engines. The impact of heat and work on a thermodynamic system was modeled for a 4-cycle and 3-cycle heat engine, with the resulting PΔV diagrams analyzed for work done by the system. It was clear how each thermodynamic process (isothermal, adiabatic, etc.) was involved in the system. We'll discuss the lab tomorrow, review the thermodynamic exams and then turn attention to the upcoming midterm exam period.