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What is a close system?
What is a close system?
A system that can exchange only energy with the surrounding but not matter.
Define the Kelvin scale.
Define the Kelvin scale.
An absolute temperature scale based on the third law of thermodynamics, with absolute zero defined as 0 K.
Who is credited with inventing the first rudimentary thermometer?
Who is credited with inventing the first rudimentary thermometer?
Galileo Galilei
What temperature scale is the most widely used in the world?
What temperature scale is the most widely used in the world?
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What is the Zeroth Law of thermodynamics?
What is the Zeroth Law of thermodynamics?
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