Thermodynamics Basics Flashcards
1
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1st law of thermodynamics?
A
Change in internal energy of a system = work done on the system + or - the heat that flows in or out of the system
2
Q
2nd law of thermodynamics?
A
Entropy always increases with time
3
Q
What is entropy?
A
Measure of a systems thermal energy unavailable for doing useful work
Measure of the molecular disorder of a system
