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What defines the direction of energy transfer between two objects in thermal contact?
What defines the direction of energy transfer between two objects in thermal contact?
Energy travels from the object at a higher temperature to the object at a lower temperature.
Explain the significance of the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics in understanding thermal equilibrium.
Explain the significance of the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics in understanding thermal equilibrium.
The Zeroth Law states that if two objects are each in thermal equilibrium with a third object, they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.
What is the relationship between thermal contact and heat exchange?
What is the relationship between thermal contact and heat exchange?
Thermal contact allows heat to be exchanged between two objects due to their temperature differences.
In a system of linear equations, how do you generally find the solutions for n unknowns?
In a system of linear equations, how do you generally find the solutions for n unknowns?
Can heat flow from a cooler object to a hotter object under normal circumstances?
Can heat flow from a cooler object to a hotter object under normal circumstances?
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Thermal Equilibrium
Thermal Equilibrium
When two objects in thermal contact do not exchange heat.
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
If two objects are in thermal equilibrium with a third, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.
Heat
Heat
Energy exchange between objects in thermal contact.
Temperature
Temperature
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Thermal Contact
Thermal Contact
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