B.4 - Thermodynamics (HL Only)
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Practice Questions
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What does the First Law of Thermodynamics state?
💡 Hint: Think about energy changes in physical systems.
What is entropy?
💡 Hint: Consider how systems behave as they move towards equilibrium.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the First Law of Thermodynamics state?
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of energy transfers.
Entropy increases in which of the following processes?
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of molecules in solids vs fluids.
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Challenge Problems
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A gas expands in a cylinder, doing 50 J of work. If the internal energy decreases by 30 J, how much heat is removed from the gas?
💡 Hint: Consider how energy changes with the given parameters.
Explain how the principles of thermodynamics apply to the efficiency of a steam engine.
💡 Hint: Focus on the energy transformation processes occurring in the cycle.
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