Thermal equilibrium and heat flow

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The mechanism by which heat is transferred through fluid flow is called _________.

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Convection

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For an isobaric process, ________ remains constant.

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Pressure

Front

In which of the following thermodynamic processes, change in internal energy is equal to zero?

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Isothermal process

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The fluid motion of hot air rising or cool air sinking is referred to as _______.

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Convection

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Which law states that the net change in entropy of a system and its surroundings must always be greater than or equal to zero?

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Second law of thermodynamics

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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A state where two objects in contact do not exchange heat, as they are at the same temperature.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through a solid material without the movement of the material itself.

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation.

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What is an isothermal process?

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A thermodynamic process in which the temperature remains constant.

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What is an adiabatic process?

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A process in which no heat is transferred to or from the system.