11.2 - THERMAL EQUILIBRIUM
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Practice Questions
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Define thermal equilibrium.
💡 Hint: Look at how temperature relates to stability in a system.
What is a diathermic wall?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when two containers are connected with a heat-conductive material.
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What does thermal equilibrium indicate?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of equilibrium in thermodynamics.
True or False: Adiabatic walls allow heat transfer.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of insulation in energy transfer.
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If two gases at different temperatures are put in contact through a diathermic wall, describe the energy flow and the resulting equilibrium state. What equations might govern this system?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat transfer occurs in terms of energy differences.
Formulate a real-life scenario where thermal equilibrium is disrupted. What are the potential consequences?
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature imbalances can affect food safety.
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