ENSC 388 Intro and Basic Concepts: Basic Concepts of Thermodynamics
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What is the study of thermodynamics primarily concerned with?

  • The conservation of energy only
  • The study of matter and its properties
  • The conservation of mass only
  • Energy transformations and its relation to matter (correct)

Which fundamental law of nature is described as the conservation of energy principle?

  • Second law of thermodynamics
  • Third law of thermodynamics
  • First law of thermodynamics (correct)
  • Zeroth law of thermodynamics

What does the second law of thermodynamics state regarding energy?

  • Energy has no relation to matter
  • Actual processes occur in the direction of decreasing quality of energy (correct)
  • Energy remains constant during interactions
  • Energy can change from one form to another

What are some examples of systems where thermodynamics is involved?

<p>Heating and air‐conditioning systems, refrigerators, water heaters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can any physical quantity be characterized?

<p>By dimensions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental primary dimension representing temperature?

<p>T (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system is used exclusively in the course?

<p>SI (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of system allows both mass and energy to cross its boundary?

<p>Open system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a closed system allow to cross its boundary?

<p>Energy only (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dimensional homogeneity in engineering equations?

<p>To ensure consistent units in equations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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