Topic 9: First Law of Thermodynamics Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

Specific heat capacity, c

A

Thermal energy per unit mass to raise the temperature of a substance by 1 degree.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Internal energy, U

A

The sum of kinetic energy due to random motions by a distribution of particles and potential energy due to intermolecular forces between the particles.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

First Law of Thermodynamics

A

The increase in internal energy of a system is the sum of heat supplied to the system and work done on the system.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly