1st Law of Thermodynamics

Definition

The 1st Law of Thermodynamics, also known as the law of energy conservation, states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed. It emphasizes the principle of conservation of energy within a closed system.

Related terms

Work: In thermodynamics, work refers to the transfer of energy caused by a force acting on an object over a distance.

Internal Energy:

The total potential and kinetic energy possessed by the particles within a system.

Heat Capacity: The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of an object by a certain amount.