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Thermodynamics

Laws of Thermodynamics

Heat into work: internal energy and efficiency

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The laws of thermodynamics track internal energy against heat and work, then find heat-engine efficiency and the Carnot limit.

Skills in this topic

  • First Law

    Track internal energy against the heat added and the work a gas does

  • Engines & Efficiency

    Find the efficiency of a heat engine and the Carnot limit on it

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