A helpful, exam-ready resource for teachers & students.
This abridged and structured revision guide is designed to support IB DP Physics students revising B.4 Thermodynamics by condensing key syllabus content into a clear, accessible format. It provides full topic coverage while simplifying the core concepts and laws of thermodynamics, making it suitable for both classroom review and independent study.
Why This Resource?
Covers Every Assessment Statement – Aligned with the IB Physics syllabus to ensure complete topic coverage.
Structured for Easy Review – Information is organised into concise sections for efficient recap and quick reference before assessments.
Interactive & Trackable – Includes digital checkboxes so students can monitor their progress through each concept.
Time-Saving for Teachers – Can be used as a teaching summary, revision handout, or exam prep guide with minimal preparation required.
What’s Inside?
Zeroth Law & Thermal Equilibrium – Definitions and implications for system temperature.
First Law of Thermodynamics – Summary of internal energy change, work, and heat transfer with equations.
Work & Heat in Systems – Roles in expansion, compression, and cyclic processes.
Second Law of Thermodynamics – Direction of natural processes and entropy basics.
Entropy – Simple definitions, significance, and qualitative behaviour.
Heat Engines & Refrigerators – Basic diagrams, efficiency equations, and key relationships.
PV Diagrams – Visual representation of processes (isothermal, adiabatic, isobaric, isochoric).
State Functions vs Path Functions – Definitions and comparisons.
Glossary of Terms – Structured list of vocabulary with brief definitions.
This resource is:
Concise & Focused – Reinforces essential ideas in a compact format without unnecessary detail.
Exam-Focused – Covers required IB DP Physics content in an assessment-ready format.
Versatile – Ideal for lesson summaries, flipped learning, structured revision sessions, or independent study.
Use these condensed notes to complement your existing teaching materials and support efficient Thermodynamics revision.
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