5 Questions
Which term is used to describe the kinetic energy of vibrating and colliding atoms in a substance?
Thermal energy
What is heat defined as in thermodynamics?
A type of energy transfer
Which mechanisms can transfer heat to or from a thermodynamic system?
Conduction, radiation, and friction
What does the term 'kBT' represent in the context of thermal energy?
The characteristic energy of a degree of freedom
What does the term 'heat' refer to in thermodynamics?
A quantity transferred between systems
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