Thermodynamics Flashcards

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Internal energy

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The sum of random distribution of kinetic and potential energies within a system of molecules

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Change in internal energy

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^U=32/k^T

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Workdone by a gas

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Whenever it expands
W=p^v
F=pa
W=fd
W=p^v
-ve value for workdone by gas

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First law of thermodynamics

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The increase in internal energy = energy supplied by heating + the work done on the system

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First law of thermodynamics equation

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^U= q + W

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