3.8 - Laws of Thermodynamics
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Practice Questions
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What does the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics state?
💡 Hint: Think about how we compare temperatures.
Define Entropy.
💡 Hint: It's related to the disorder of a system.
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What does the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics establish?
💡 Hint: It relates to how we measure temperature.
True or False: Energy can be created or destroyed according to the First Law of Thermodynamics.
💡 Hint: Think of energy like money – it can be transferred but not simply created.
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If a system has 500 J of heat added and does 200 J of work, what is the change in internal energy?
💡 Hint: Remember the energy conservation principle!
Explain how the Second Law of Thermodynamics applies to a refrigerator.
💡 Hint: Consider how cooling systems operate.
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