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The energy of the universe is
constant |
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| The sum of the kinetic and potential energies of all particles in the system. |
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| Internal Energy can be changed by a flow of work, heat, or both. |
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Delta E = q + W
Delta E: Change in Internal Energy
q: Heat
W: Work |
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| Thermodynamic Quantities rule #1 |
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| Number- Gives the magnitude of the change |
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| Thermodynamic Quantities rule #2 |
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Sign- Indicates the direction of the flow
(+) into the system
(-) out of the system |
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If the system does work on the surroundings than the value for
work is negative (Energy is leaving the system) |
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If work is done on the system by the surroundings than the value
for work is positive (Energy is entering the system) |
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