Thermodynamics
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.
References
- ↑ 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