11 Questions
What does thermodynamics deal with?
Conversion of mechanical energy into thermal energy
Which of the following is NOT a state variable in thermodynamics?
Velocity
What is a closed system in thermodynamics?
A system where mass crosses boundaries but energy does not
Which term defines 'anything outside the system which affects the behavior of the system'?
Surroundings
What separates the system and surroundings in thermodynamics?
Boundary
In an isolated system, what crosses the boundaries?
Neither mass nor energy
Two systems are in thermal equilibrium if there is a transfer of heat between them and both have the same temperature.
False
The Zeroth law of thermodynamics states that if two bodies are each in thermal equilibrium with some third body, then they are also in equilibrium with each other.
True
A boundary separating a system and its surroundings can only be movable or imaginary, never fixed.
False
Thermodynamic processes involve the movement of mass within a system or between systems.
False
The surroundings of a system occupy volume and mass in space.
False
Test your knowledge on fundamental concepts of thermodynamics such as state variables, systems, and surroundings. Learn about the conversion of energy and the study of energy transfer and conversions.
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