Practice First Law of Thermodynamics - B.4.1 | Theme B: The Particulate Nature of Matter | IB 12 Diploma Programme Physics
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First Law of Thermodynamics

B.4.1 - First Law of Thermodynamics

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the First Law of Thermodynamics state?

💡 Hint: Consider the concept of energy conservation.

Question 2 Easy

In the equation ΔU = Q - W, what does Q represent?

💡 Hint: Think about energy transfer due to temperature difference.

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Question 1

What is the equation for the First Law of Thermodynamics?

💡 Hint: Think about how energy is combined and used.

Question 2

True or False: Work can be created without a change in internal energy.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall how energy transformations work.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a system that receives 200 J of heat and does 75 J of work. What is the change in internal energy?

💡 Hint: Use the conservation formula to find the change.

Challenge 2 Hard

If a thermodynamic cycle returns to its initial state after 10 J of heat added and 10 J of work done, how would you describe the internal energy at the end?

💡 Hint: Think about how cycles operate under thermodynamics.

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