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What is meant by a 'system' in thermodynamics?
What is meant by a 'system' in thermodynamics?
A system in thermodynamics refers to that part of the universe in which observations are made.
Define 'surroundings' in the context of thermodynamics.
Define 'surroundings' in the context of thermodynamics.
The surroundings include everything other than the system and can interact with the system.
How do the system and the surroundings together constitute the universe?
How do the system and the surroundings together constitute the universe?
The universe is equal to the system plus the surroundings.
In what way are the surroundings affected by the changes in the system?
In what way are the surroundings affected by the changes in the system?
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What constitutes the surroundings in relation to the system in thermodynamics?
What constitutes the surroundings in relation to the system in thermodynamics?
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