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What is the definition of thermodynamics?
What is the definition of thermodynamics?
- The science of energy (correct)
- The science of motion
- The science of matter
- The science of light
What is the conservation of energy principle?
What is the conservation of energy principle?
- Energy only exists in one form at a time
- Energy can be destroyed completely
- Energy can be created from nothing
- Energy can change from one form to another but the total amount remains constant (correct)
What is the origin of the name 'thermodynamics'?
What is the origin of the name 'thermodynamics'?
- Chinese words for temperature and force
- Latin words for heat and power
- Greek words therme (heat) and dynamis (power) (correct)
- Arabic words for energy and motion
What is the Macroscopic approach to the study of thermodynamics called?
What is the Macroscopic approach to the study of thermodynamics called?
What does Classical Thermodynamics provide a direct and easy way to the solution of?
What does Classical Thermodynamics provide a direct and easy way to the solution of?