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Abstract Volume 27 (2022) pp 44-46

The Giants That Move Glaciers: A Simple Integrative Activity in Teaching Thermodynamics

Michael A. Waxman

Program of Chemistry and Physics, Department of Natural Sciences, University of Wisconsin – Superior, 1800 Grand Ave., Superior, WI 54880, MWaxman@uwsuper.edu

Received December 19, 2020. Accepted February 5, 2021.

Published: 13 November 2022

Abstract. We consider the movement of glaciers and trace back the main principles necessary to explain the decrease of the melting point of ice with applied pressure. This activity is designed to help students appreciate the general structure of thermodynamics and the use of calculus.

Key Words: KW In the Classroom; thermodynamics

(*) Corresponding author. (E-mail: MWaxman@usuper.edu )

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