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Thermodynamics
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The branch of physics dealing with heat, energy, and their transformations.
Definition
Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that studies the relationships between heat, work, temperature, and energy. It is governed by four fundamental laws that describe how energy is conserved, transferred, and dissipated. Applications range from designing engines and refrigerators to understanding chemical reactions and cosmological processes.
Example
“A steam engine converts thermal energy from burning coal into mechanical work to drive a locomotive, demonstrating thermodynamic principles in action.”
Synonyms
- heat science
- thermal dynamics
- energy thermodynamics
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Related Terms
- Entropy
- Heat Transfer
- Carnot Cycle
- Enthalpy