Flashcards: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics — 10 cards

Zeroth Law — role?

Defines thermal equilibrium and temperature measurement.

Zeroth Law — definition?

Establishes thermal equilibrium and temperature measurement.

First Law — principle?

Energy conservation: elta U = Q - W.

First Law — core principle?

Energy conservation; energy can't be created/destroyed.

Second Law — concept?

Entropy tends to increase in natural processes.

Second Law — key concept?

Entropy of an isolated system never decreases.

Third Law — statement?

As temperature approaches absolute zero, entropy approaches constant.

Thermodynamic systems — types?

Open, closed, isolated.

Heat transfer mechanisms?

Conduction, convection, radiation.

Heat transfer — conduction?

Transfer via direct molecular contact.