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| Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics |
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If A is in thermal equilibrium with B and B is in thermal equilibrium with C then A and C are also in thermal equilibrium |
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| Linear Thermal Expansion Equation |
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| Volumetric Thermal Expansion |
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| Heat Transfer via Conduction |
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| Direct transfer of energy via molecular collision |
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| Heat Transfer via Convection |
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| The transfer of heat by the physical motion of a fluid |
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| Heat Transfer via Radiation |
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| The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves |
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| 1st Law of Thermodynamics |
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| [image] where Q is the heat transferred into the system and W is the work done by the system |
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Q = mc∆T
with Q being in units of joules,cal, or Cal (kcal) |
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Isothermal: Q=W
Adiabatic: ∆U=-W
Isobaric: ∆U=Q-W
Isochoric/Isovolumetric: ∆U=Q |
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| 2nd Law of Thermodynamics |
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If 2 objects are in thermal contact but not thermal equilibrium then the object with higher temperature will give off heat to the other object until they reach thermal equilibrium
- Energy is dispersed |
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