Thermodynamics 1 Flashcards
1
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is that branch of the physical sciences
that treats of various phenomena of energ-Jr and the related
properties ofmatter, especially of the laws of transformation of
heat into other forrns of energy and vice versa
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Thermodynamics
2
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Newton’s law states that
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“the aceeleration of a particular
body is directly proportional to the resultantforce acting on it
and inversely proportional to its mass”
3
Q
“Thermo” means
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Heat
4
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“Dynamic” means
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Motion
5
Q
fps
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foot-pound-second
6
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mks
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meter-kilogram-second
7
Q
I dyne forcre accelerates 1 g mass at
1 cm,/s@2
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cgs system:
8
Q
1 newton force accelerates I kg mass at I m./s^2
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mks system
9
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1 lb force accelerates 1 slug mass at l ft/s^2
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fps system
