B.4.1 - First Law of Thermodynamics
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Practice Questions
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What does the First Law of Thermodynamics state?
💡 Hint: Consider the concept of energy conservation.
In the equation ΔU = Q - W, what does Q represent?
💡 Hint: Think about energy transfer due to temperature difference.
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What is the equation for the First Law of Thermodynamics?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy is combined and used.
True or False: Work can be created without a change in internal energy.
💡 Hint: Recall how energy transformations work.
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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.
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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