Answer to Question #166446 in Molecular Physics | Thermodynamics for Ann Carreon

Question

1. Relate work, heat and internal energy explain why these concepts are interconnected.
2. Explain briefly the simple thermodynamics processes by relating the formula of the first law of thermodynamics, AU=Q-W.
3. Explain what is System & Surroundings and how do Work &Heat influence them.
4. There are many ways to state the 2nd law of Thermodynamics. Explain why Heat can flow spontaneously from a hot object to a cold object; it will not flow spontaneously from a cold object to a hot object.
5. How do we achieve a perpetual heat engine? If that engine really do exist, how does it change the current circumstances of the world?
6. Why is it important to know the Coefficient of Performance of heat pumps, refrigerators and air conditioning systems?
7. Discuss what is entropy and how is it related to one of the statement of the 2nd law of thermodynamics.
8. Explain what are macrostates and microstates as being part of the statistical interpretation of entropy and relate it to 2nd law of thermodynamics by citing examples.

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Answer 1

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