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Which type of thermodynamic system can exchange both matter and energy with its surroundings?
Which type of thermodynamic system can exchange both matter and energy with its surroundings?
- Closed system
- Isolated system
- Thermal system
- Open system (correct)
What characterizes an isolated thermodynamic system?
What characterizes an isolated thermodynamic system?
- It can exchange energy with the surrounding environment.
- It can exchange energy but not matter.
- It cannot exchange either energy or matter. (correct)
- It can exchange matter but not energy.
In a closed thermodynamic system, what can occur?
In a closed thermodynamic system, what can occur?
- Neither energy nor matter can be transferred.
- Only energy can be transferred. (correct)
- Both energy and matter can be transferred.
- Only matter can be transferred.
Which of the following is NOT a type of thermodynamic system?
Which of the following is NOT a type of thermodynamic system?
Which type of thermodynamic system is characterized by the presence of a controlled environment that allows for the manipulation of energy transfer?
Which type of thermodynamic system is characterized by the presence of a controlled environment that allows for the manipulation of energy transfer?
What is the primary characteristic of a thermodynamic system?
What is the primary characteristic of a thermodynamic system?
How is a thermodynamic system different from its surroundings?
How is a thermodynamic system different from its surroundings?
In thermodynamics, which of the following terms best describes all matter outside the thermodynamic system?
In thermodynamics, which of the following terms best describes all matter outside the thermodynamic system?
Which statement is true regarding the interaction between a thermodynamic system and its surroundings?
Which statement is true regarding the interaction between a thermodynamic system and its surroundings?
What does the term 'boundary' refer to in the context of a thermodynamic system?
What does the term 'boundary' refer to in the context of a thermodynamic system?
What best describes a non-isolated thermodynamic system?
What best describes a non-isolated thermodynamic system?
Which of the following best defines the system boundary?
Which of the following best defines the system boundary?
In thermodynamics, what is a key characteristic of a non-isolated system?
In thermodynamics, what is a key characteristic of a non-isolated system?
How does a non-isolated system differ from an isolated system?
How does a non-isolated system differ from an isolated system?
What represents the primary function of a system boundary in thermodynamic analysis?
What represents the primary function of a system boundary in thermodynamic analysis?
Flashcards
Thermodynamic System
Thermodynamic System
A specific portion of the universe under study in thermodynamics.
Thermodynamic Equilibrium
Thermodynamic Equilibrium
A state where there are no macroscopic changes in a system over time, no net flow of energy.
Heat Quantity
Heat Quantity
The amount of thermal energy transferred between a system and its surroundings.
State
State
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Temperature
Temperature
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System boundary
System boundary
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Non-isolated system
Non-isolated system
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Types of thermodynamic system
Types of thermodynamic system
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Surroundings
Surroundings
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What's the difference between a system and its surrounding?
What's the difference between a system and its surrounding?
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System vs. Surroundings (example)
System vs. Surroundings (example)
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Why study systems and surroundings?
Why study systems and surroundings?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Title: Thermodynamics
- Course Code: PHY 357
- Instructor: Dr. Essam Gamal
- Academic Year: 2024-2025
Course Score Distribution
- Total Marks: 100
- Final Exam: 70 marks
- Oral Exam: 10 marks
- Year Works: 20 marks
- Midterm Exam: 8 marks
- Assignments: 12 marks
- Quizzes
- Homework
- Report
- Attendance
Course Content
- Chapter One: Basic Concepts and Principles
- What is thermodynamics?
- Definitions of thermodynamic terms (system, medium, state, etc.)
- Dimensions and units
- Thermodynamic systems
- Heat, temperature, heat quantity, and internal energy of a system
- Thermodynamic equilibrium
- Zeroth law of thermodynamics
- Latent heat of fusion and vaporization
- Temperature scales and thermal scales
- Heat capacity and specific heat capacity
- Examples and problems
- Chapter Two: Equations of State and Kinetic Theory of Gases
- Gas laws
- Thermodynamic coordinates
- Equation of state
- Gas parameters
- Relation between gas parameters
- Examples and problems
- Equation of state for an ideal gas
- Equation of state for a real gas
- Examples and problems
- Kinetic theory of pressure and temperature of an ideal gas
- Examples and problems
- Chapter Three: Work and the First Law of Thermodynamics
- Reversible and irreversible processes
- Microscopic and macroscopic properties
- Quasistatic processes
- Thermodynamic processes
- Work done in expansion or contraction of an ideal gas in quasistatic processes
- Work depends on the path
- Examples and problems
- Internal energy
- Heat transfer
- First law of thermodynamics
- Enthalpy
- Specific heat of an ideal gas
- Relation between specific heats at constant volume and constant pressure
- Ratio between specific heats of a gas at constant pressure and constant volume
- Equations of state for an ideal gas in a state of adiabatic change
- Work done by a gas expanding adiabatically from an initial volume to a final volume
- Elasticity of isothermal and insulated gases
- Examples and problems
- Chapter Four: The Second Law of Thermodynamics
- Formulas of the second law of thermodynamics
- Conversion of work to heat and vice versa and thermal efficiency
- Thermal machine (heat engine)
- Carnot cycle for the ideal heat machine
- Efficiency of the Carnot cycle as a function of temperature
- Inverse Carnot cycle
- Electric refrigerator
- Coefficient of performance for the inverse Carnot cycle
- Calculating the algebraic sum of the ratio between the amount of heat and the temperature through the isothermal curve in the Carnot cycle
- Relationship between the efficiency of the heat machine and the coefficient of performance of the cooler
- Applications on the Carnot cycle
- Examples and problems
- Chapter Five: Entropy
- Clausius Theorem
- Entropy and formulating the second law of thermodynamics
- Physical meaning of entropy
- Principle of increasing entropy
- Work done during the Carnot cycle as a function of temperature difference and entropy difference
- Change in entropy of an ideal gas as a function of specific heat of gas at constant volume
- Change in entropy of an ideal gas as a function of specific heat of gas at constant pressure
- Entropy changes in reversible processes
- Entropy of ice and steam at different temperatures
- Examples and problems
- Chapter Six: Thermodynamic Functions
- Internal energy function
- Enthalpy (heat content) function
- Free energy (Helmholtz function)
- Thermodynamic potential (Gibbs function)
- Maxwell's equations
- Derivation of Tds equations
Additional Topics
- Types of thermodynamic systems (isolated, closed, open)
- Thermal equilibrium
- The State
- The Process
- Dimensions and Units (SI system)
- Amount of substance in the system
- Molecular mass
- Avogadro's number
- Molar volume
- Molar density
- Force
- Pressure
- Heat
- Temperature
- Calorie
- Latent Heat
- Latent heat of fusion (Lf)
- Latent heat of vaporization (Lv)
- Measuring Temperature - Thermometric materials and thermometric properties
- Liquid thermometers
- Gas thermometers
- Platinum resistance thermometers
- General law of thermometers
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Test your knowledge of basic concepts and principles of thermodynamics with this quiz focused on Chapter One. Explore definitions, thermodynamic systems, and key terms essential for understanding the subject. Challenge yourself with examples and problems to ensure a solid grasp of thermodynamic fundamentals.
