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heat

What Is Heat? The Real Thermodynamics Definition Explained

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Heat is not something a body possesses. Heat is a transfer mechanism: the non-mechanical exchange of energy between a system and its surroundings that…
gas compression

Reversible vs Irreversible Gas Compression and Expansion Work

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Introduction In learning Thermodynamics, one of the difficult concepts that many students struggle with is the difference between reversible and irreversible…
What is Energy

A Definition and Controversy of Energy

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[CONTENT] What is energy? Energy is a fundamental concept that refers to the capacity of a system to do work. It is a scalar quantity, meaning it has magnitude…