Thermodynamics Flashcards
Study and learn Thermodynamics hard q and imp concept
What is thermal equilibrium?
Two systems are in thermal equilibrium with each other if they have the same temperature
Zeroeth Law of thermodynamics
If two systems A and B are separately in thermal equilibrium with a third system C, then A and B are also in thermal equilibrium with each other.
Internal Energy
Internal energy of a system is the sum of molecular kinetic and potential energies in the frame of reference to which the center of mass of the system is at rest
Intermolecular potential energy corresponds to
Volume
Intermolecular kinetic energy corresponds to
Temperature
Heat
Mode of energy transfer due to temperature difference between system and surroundings
Work
Mode of energy transfer brought about by means that do not involve temperature difference
Sign Convention
(Heat, Work, Internal Energy)
Heat Absorbed = +
Work Done By system = +
Increase in internal energy = +
Work Done
Derivation
dW = Fdx = PA dx = Pdv
W = integral (PdV)
Non-cyclic process
System does not return to its initial state
Work Done (Cyclic Process)
Explain what is + and -
Work taken in clockwise = +
Work taken in anti-clockwise = -
Cyclic Process
Any process in which the system returns to its initial state after undergoing a series of changes
First Law of Thermodynamics
If some heat is supplied to a system which is capable of doing work, then the quantity of heat absorbed by the system will be equal to the sum of increase in its internal energy and the external work done by system
First Law of Therm (Formula)
delta Q = delta U + delta W {or P delta V}
Specific heat during adiabatic change
Zero
delta Q = 0
specific heat during isothermal
Infinite
delta T = 0; 1/0 = infinity
Change in temp (on specific heat)
delta T = + specific heat = +
delta T = - specific heat = -
Why is Cp > Cv
specific heat at constant p > constant v
- Heat at constant volume uses all energy to increase temp
- Heat at constant p causes expansion = work against external pressure. Hence, additional amount of heat equivalent to work done is used