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The internal energy for a closed cycle is always zero, as established in thermodynamics. This is because what is measured is the change in internal energy, which, upon completing a full cycle, results in no net change between the initial and final states. This principle is fundamental in understanding thermodynamic cycles and energy conservation.

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Is the internal energy for a closed cycle always zero?
 
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What we measure is the change in internal energy. After the whole cycle is done, the change in internal energy between the start and the finish is zero.
 

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