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Thermodynamics is the study of processes involving changes in temperature and transformation of energy<ref>Thermodynamic Concepts. Adapted from VW,S&amp;B: Chapter | Thermodynamics is the study of processes involving changes in temperature and transformation of energy<ref>Thermodynamic Concepts. Adapted from VW,S&amp;B: Chapter 1 http://web.mit.edu/16.unified/www/FALL/thermodynamics/thermo_2.htm.</ref>. It also is important in describing the relationships between heat and [[Work|work]]. It can be used as an engineering tool for describing power and energy systems. There are 2 [[Laws of Thermodynamics|laws of thermodynamics]] which relate to whether a system can or cannot occur<ref>Stryer, Biochemistry, seventh edition. Page 11</ref>. Whereby the thermodynamic state of a [[System]] is defined by measurable properties sufficient. such as: pressure, temperature, density, [[Internal energy|internal energy]], [[Enthalpy|enthalpy]], and [[Entropy|entropy]] | ||
Revision as of 16:35, 30 November 2012
Thermodynamics is the study of processes involving changes in temperature and transformation of energy[1]. It also is important in describing the relationships between heat and work. It can be used as an engineering tool for describing power and energy systems. There are 2 laws of thermodynamics which relate to whether a system can or cannot occur[2]. Whereby the thermodynamic state of a System is defined by measurable properties sufficient. such as: pressure, temperature, density, internal energy, enthalpy, and entropy
- ↑ Thermodynamic Concepts. Adapted from VW,S&B: Chapter 1 http://web.mit.edu/16.unified/www/FALL/thermodynamics/thermo_2.htm.
- ↑ Stryer, Biochemistry, seventh edition. Page 11