Energy and Equipartition Theorem Flashcards
1
Q
Connection between energy and temperature is given by…
A
Heat capacity (J/K)
2
Q
Internal energy is the total what?
A
Kinetic and potential
3
Q
What is the Equipartition theorem?
A
The average energy in each degree of freedom.
Given by 1/2(kT)
4
Q
When can Equipartition theorem be used?
A
Relate change in U to change in T (small T diff).
Gases and solids.
Estimate heat capacity.
