Practice - Thermodynamics (Higher Level Only)
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Practice Questions
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What is the equation representing the first law of thermodynamics?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat and work impact the energy of a system.
Define entropy in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider how energy disperses in a closed system over time.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the first law of thermodynamics state?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy behaves in a closed system.
True or False: Entropy can decrease in an isolated system.
💡 Hint: Consider the idea of disorder in energy dispersion over time.
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Challenge Problems
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A 1.0 kg piece of granite at 80°C is placed in 2 kg of water at 20°C. Calculate the final temperature of the system assuming no heat loss.
💡 Hint: Remember to account for the specific heat capacities of both substances.
Discuss the real-life implications of the second law of thermodynamics in industrial applications such as refrigerators.
💡 Hint: Think about the design choices made in refrigeration to reduce energy loss.
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