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Covers the study of (primarily homogeneous) macroscopic systems from a heat/energy/entropy point of view. Consider also using the tag: [statistical-mechanics].

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Why is the change of heat non zero in a isothermal process?

So $$\Delta U =0$$ And the first of law of thermodynamics becomes $$W= -Q$$ (PS: Also, I want to point out a flaw in your question: Even when $T$ remains same, $\Delta Q$ need not be zero. …
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Adiabatic Process: Fast or Slow? [duplicate]

I have always used adiabatic process to be fast, so that the system doesn't get enough time to exchange energy in the form of heat. But as I was reviewing adiabatic process from the Resnick, Halliday, …
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What is the sign convention being used in thermodynamics for calculating work done?

Given: First Law of Thermodynamics as $$\Delta U = Q + W$$ Where, $U$ = Total internal energy of the system. $Q$ = Heat Supplied $W$ = Could be work done ON or BY the system. …
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What is the sign convention being used in thermodynamics for calculating work done?

I am currently studying from Daniel V. Schroeder's An Introduction to Thermal Physics. I think there is some discrepancy the way he goes from equation 1.28 to equation 1.29. I get the calculus, but I …
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