Classical Physics Flashcards
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Thermodynamic limit
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Achieved either with a large number of particles or if we average for a long time
2
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Thermodynamic equilibrium
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A system is in thermal equilibrium when it’s macroscopic variables have ceased to change with time
3
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First law of thermodynamics
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Energy is conserved. dU = dQ +dW
4
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Second law of thermodynamics
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Heat cannot be converted to work with 100% efficiency , or the entropy of the universe cannot decrease
5
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Third law of thermodynamics
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You cannot cool anything to absolute 0
