AP Physics 2 Flashcards: The First Law Of Thermodynamics

Study The First Law Of Thermodynamics in AP Physics 2 with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the First Law of Thermodynamics?

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ANSWER

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. Also known as conservation of energy principle.

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This deck focuses on The First Law Of Thermodynamics, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Physics 2.

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A rigid, sealed tank of gas is the system. Take

Q>0

into the gas and

W>0

done by the gas. The tank is heated so that

Q=+1200\,\text{J}

is transferred to the gas; because the tank is rigid, the boundary does not move. Which statement correctly describes the gas's internal energy change?

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