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First Law of Thermodynamics
- First law is the principle of conservation of energy applied to thermodynamic systems
- Mathematical expression: Q = W + ΔU where Q = heat supplied, W = work done by system, ΔU = change in internal energy
- Sign conventions: Q > 0 (heat given to system), W > 0 (work done by system), ΔU > 0 (internal energy increases)
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Thermodynamic Processes
- Isothermal Process: T = constant, pV = constant, ΔU = 0, Q = W
- Isochoric Process: V = constant, W = 0, Q = ΔU = nC_V ΔT
- Isobaric Process: p = constant, W = pΔV, Q = nC_P ΔT
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Heat Engines and Efficiency
- Heat engine converts thermal energy to mechanical work using working substance
- Components: Hot reservoir (T₁), Cold reservoir (T₂), Working substance
- Energy conservation: Q₁ = W + Q₂ where Q₁ = heat absorbed, Q₂ = heat rejected
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Refrigerators and Heat Pumps
- Refrigerator transfers heat from cold to hot reservoir using external work
- Operates as reverse heat engine with work input instead of output
- Coefficient of Performance (COP): β = Q₂/W = Q₂/(Q₁-Q₂)
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Key Concepts
The first law states that energyFour main typesA heat engine converts heat energyStates that entropy of an isolatedRefrigerators transfer heat from cold
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