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The Zeroth and First Law of Thermodynamics

The document summarizes the Zeroth and First Laws of Thermodynamics. The Zeroth Law states that if two bodies are in thermal equilibrium with a third body, they are also in equilibrium with each other, serving as the basis for temperature measurement. The First Law explains that the total energy in an isolated system remains constant, as energy can change forms but not be created or destroyed, and defines internal energy as the sum of a system's nuclear, chemical, and thermal energies.

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The Zeroth and First Law of Thermodynamics

The document summarizes the Zeroth and First Laws of Thermodynamics. The Zeroth Law states that if two bodies are in thermal equilibrium with a third body, they are also in equilibrium with each other, serving as the basis for temperature measurement. The First Law explains that the total energy in an isolated system remains constant, as energy can change forms but not be created or destroyed, and defines internal energy as the sum of a system's nuclear, chemical, and thermal energies.

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The Zeroth and First laws

of Thermodynamics

Dennie John

The 0th Law

Two
bodies
reaching
thermal
equilibrium
after
being brought into
contact

The zeroth law of


thermodynamics states that
if two bodies are in thermal
equilibrium with a third body,
they are also in thermal
equilibrium with
each other.
It cannot be concluded from the
other laws of thermodynamics
It serves as a basis for the
validity of temperature
measurement.

1st Law of Thermodynamics

The total sum of all energy in an isolated system


will never increase or decrease - Law of
conservation of energy.
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only
transfer forms.

1st Law of Thermodynamics


Energy can exist in numerous forms
such as thermal, mechanical, kinetic,
potential, electric, magnetic, chemical
and nuclear
Their sum constitutes the total energy
E of a system.
Here, Internal Energy U is the sum of
nuclear, chemical and thermal energy

Internal Energy

The various forms of microscopic


energies that make up internal energy.

Sensible Energy

1st Law of Thermodynamics

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