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Thermodynamics

Question 1
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What physical quantity is directly proportional to the temperature of a system in thermal equilibrium?

Question 2
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Which quantity remains constant in an isobaric process?

Question 3
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If a thermodynamic system consisting of diatomic molecules absorbs photons with enough energy to excite rotational degrees of freedom but not vibrational modes, how does this affect specific heat capacity at constant volume?

Question 4
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During which type of thermodynamic process does no exchange of heat occur between a system and its surroundings?

Question 5
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What is the zeroth law of thermodynamics primarily concerned with?

Question 6
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What phenomenon can be explained by both wave and particle theories of light?

Question 7
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When a closed system undergoes an adiabatic process that compresses its gas, how does this affect the temperature of the gas?

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Question 8
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If gravitational force became inversely proportional to distance rather than distance squared, how would this modify heat transfer through convection currents within Earth's atmosphere?

Question 9
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If entropy is viewed as a measure of disorder within a thermodynamic system, how does entropy typically change when a liquid turns into a vapor?

Question 10
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How does increasing temperature impact conductivity while considering both electrolytic and metallic conductors?