Thermodynamics: Definition of Terms and Basic Concepts
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What is the science of energy according to thermodynamics?

  • The science of energy storage, transformation, and transfer (correct)
  • The science of thermometers
  • The science of electricity
  • The science of matter

What is a closed system also known as?

  • Isolated system (correct)
  • Dynamic system
  • Open system
  • Control volume

Which approach is concerned directly with the structure of matter in thermodynamics?

  • Macroscopic approach
  • Statistical thermodynamics (correct)
  • Classical thermodynamics
  • Microscopic approach

What is a fluid that stores, carries, and transfers energy called?

<p>Working fluid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a macroscopic characteristic of a system to which a numerical value can be assigned at a given time without knowledge of the previous behavior called?

<p>Property (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a properly selected region in space involving mass flow such as a compressor, turbine, or nozzle?

<p>Control volume (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thermodynamic property depends on the quantity of matter?

<p>Extensive property (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a process in the context of thermodynamics?

<p>A transformation from one state to another (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of equilibrium involves two systems at the same temperature?

<p>Thermal equilibrium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of quantity describes the transition between equilibrium states of a thermodynamic system?

<p>Process quantity (Path function) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of dimension in the context of physics?

<p>A mathematical entity that distinguishes uniquely any physical quantity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of property does not depend on the quantity of matter?

<p>Intensive property (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does thermal equilibrium refer to in the context of thermodynamics?

<p>Two or more systems at the same temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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