Module 2 : Phase Transitions

Lecture 3 : Second Order Phase Transition

Quiz 3

  1. What are the assumptions for the analysis of second order phase transition?
  2. Where does the second order phase transition occur?
  3. What is a super fluid? What are its characteristics?
  4. What is the value of latent heat of vaporization of a phase at critical point?
  5. Sketch the variation of Cv with temp in Lambda transition.
  6. How does Cp vary with temperature for first & second order phase transition?