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Thermodynamics

Question
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Why internal energy is a state function but is not work?

Solution
The change in internal energy during a process depends only upon the initial state and final state while work depends on upon the path followed. Thus, internal energy is a state function and work is not.

Some More Questions From Thermodynamics Chapter

Define thermodynamics.

What do you understand by the terms: the system and surroundings?

Classify the following into different types of systems:
(i) Tea placed in a cup
(ii) Tea placed in a tea-pot
(iii) Tea placed in a thermosflask. 

Define a closed system.

Define an isolated system.

Define intensive properties.

Define extensive properties.

Why all living systems need to be 'open systems'?

Define state variables of a system.

From thermodynamic point of view, to which system the animals and plants belong?

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