extra Flashcards
1
Q
State what is meant by the internal energy of an ideal gas.
A
It is the sum of the random distribution of kinetic energies associated with the molecules of the ideal gas.
2
Q
Why is potential across a conductor constant?
A
At steady state, the potential across the conductor is constant because the charges are in equilibrium. If there is potential difference within the conductor, the charges will still be rearranging themselves.
3
Q
State what is meant by a field of force
A
A field of force is a region of space where a body, with a property specific to the field, experiences a non contact force
