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Thermodynamics

Question 1
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What happens when a metal rod at a high temperature is brought into contact with another at lower temperature?

Question 2
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Which statement best describes the zeroth law of thermodynamics?

Question 3
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When analyzing a Carnot engine operating between two reservoirs with a significant difference in their temperatures, what aspect primarily dictates its efficiency?

Question 4
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What is the equation that defines the efficiency (η\etaη) of a heat engine in terms of the heat absorbed (QHQ_HQH​) and the work done (WWW) by the engine?

Question 5
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If an ideal gas expands isothermally, how does the internal energy of the gas change?

Question 6
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Which quantity measures the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance?

Question 7
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When assessing thermal conductivity models, why might experimental data from nanoscale materials deviate significantly from predictions based on bulk material properties?

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Question 8
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How does adding more moles of an ideal gas into a sealed container with fixed volume impact external pressure applied onto it assuming there's no change in temperature?

Question 9
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According to Newton's first law of motion, what will happen to an object if no net force acts on it?

Question 10
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In a heat pump that operates on a reversible cycle, what impacts the coefficient of performance (COP) the most during winter months?