Heat engines and machines
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In this teaching unit you will learn: To understand the concept of a simple machine as an instrument which saves effort but not work. To understand the way in which energy from wind or water is converted into the mechanical energy of a circular movement. To assimilate the equivalence between mechanical energy and heat. To formulate the first and second law of thermodynamics in a simple way. To learn to use the mathematical formulae for these laws to make simple predictions about the working of engines and machines.
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indra_2013
12/01/2026
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INTEF .
12/01/2026
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INTEF
12/01/2026
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José Luis San Emeterio Peña
12/01/2026
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Institute of Educational Technologies (ITE)
12/01/2026
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Institute of Educational Technologies (ITE)
12/01/2026
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Jesús Manuel Muñoz Calle
12/01/2026