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    The document summarizes key concepts in thermodynamics. It states that the first law of thermodynamics is represented by the equation ∆U = ∆Q - W, where ∆U is the change in internal energy, ∆Q is heat added to a system, and W is work done by the system. It also provides the equation for work done by a system undergoing expansion as W = ∫PdV. Finally, it includes a table summarizing the relations between important thermodynamic properties like pressure, volume, temperature, heat, and work for various thermodynamic processes like isobaric, isochoric, isothermal, and adiabatic.

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    The document summarizes key concepts in thermodynamics. It states that the first law of thermodynamics is represented by the equation ∆U = ∆Q - W, where ∆U is the change in internal energy, ∆Q is heat added to a system, and W is work done by the system. It also provides the equation for work done by a system undergoing expansion as W = ∫PdV. Finally, it includes a table summarizing the relations between important thermodynamic properties like pressure, volume, temperature, heat, and work for various thermodynamic processes like isobaric, isochoric, isothermal, and adiabatic.

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    Thermodynamics Summary

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    The document summarizes key concepts in thermodynamics. It states that the first law of thermodynamics is represented by the equation ∆U = ∆Q - W, where ∆U is the change in internal energy, ∆Q is heat added to a system, and W is work done by the system. It also provides the equation for work done by a system undergoing expansion as W = ∫PdV. Finally, it includes a table summarizing the relations between important thermodynamic properties like pressure, volume, temperature, heat, and work for various thermodynamic processes like isobaric, isochoric, isothermal, and adiabatic.

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    PHYS1250 AU2015

    Humberto Gilmer

    Thermodynamics Summary
    The fundamental relation for thermo is the first law of thermodynamics
    U = Q W
    where Q is heat energy ADDED to the system while W is work done BY the system. The work done BY
    a system undergoing expansion is
    Z
    W = P dV
    note that P may be volume-dependent! Below is a PV diagram:

    In order, the processes are


    A B: Isobaric - Constant pressure
    B C: Adiabatic - No heat exchange
    C D: Isothermal - Constant temperature
    D A: Isochoric - Constant volume
    The table below provides a handy summary of (most) thermo relations.
    Process
    Isobaric
    Isochoric

    Constant
    P
    V

    Relations

    P1 V1
    P 2 V2
    T1 = T2

    Q
    nCP T
    nCV T

    Isothermal

    P1 V1 = P2 V2

    Adiabatic
    T otal

    None

    P1 V1 = P2 V2

    0
    Q

    W
    P V
    0
     
    V
    W = nRT log Vfi
    W =

    P2 V2 P1 V1
    1

    U
    U = nCV T
    U = nCV T
    0
    U = nCV T
    0

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