Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is the First Law of Thermodynamics?
A
Energy balance (neither created nor destroyed)
2
Q
What is the Second Law of Thermodynamics?
A
There is always some inefficiency. Entropy = Randomness.
3
Q
What is work?
A
Product of force and displacement
4
Q
What is energy?
A
Capacity of doing work
5
Q
What is power?
A
Rate of doing work
6
Q
What is enthalpy of fusion?
A
Energy required to cause a phase change from solid to liquid
7
Q
What is enthalpy of vapourization?
A
Energy required to cause a phase change from liquid to vapour
