thermodynamics

Meanings

• noun

  The branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy.

  - "Thermodynamics is the study of energy transfer between systems."
  - "The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed."

• noun

  The property of a system or substance to resist heat flow when at constant temperature.

  - "The insulating material has good thermodynamic properties."
  - "The thermodynamic behavior of the system is complex."

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Variants

List of all variants of thermodynamics that leads to same result
thermodynamicist , thermodynamicists , thermodynamics

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Etymology

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From the Greek words therme (heat) and dynamis (power).

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Trivia

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1. The first law of thermodynamics was discovered by Sadi Carnot in 1824.

2. The second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of a closed system will always increase over time.

3. The third law of thermodynamics states that it is impossible to reach absolute zero temperature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Thermal energy: Energy that is transferred due to a temperature difference.

2. Temperature: A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a system.

3. Heat capacity: The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by a certain amount.

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Culture

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Thermodynamics has been a fundamental concept in science since the late 19th century. It has been used extensively in various fields such as engineering, chemistry, and physics. In literature, thermodynamics has been used as a metaphor for the natural order of things and the inevitability of change.

How to Memorize "thermodynamics"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a container with a heating element at the bottom. Visualize the heat energy transferring from the element to the container and then to the surrounding air.
   - Draw a diagram of a thermometer to help remember the concept of temperature.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word thermodynamics with the idea of energy transfer and temperature.
   - Think of the word thermodynamics as a synonym for the natural laws that govern energy and heat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Them's Some Darn Good Laws' to remember the first three laws of thermodynamics.

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