Internal energy is defined by

Internal energy is defined by Correct Answer First law of thermodynamics

Concept:

First law of thermodynamics​

  • The first law of thermodynamics is a restatement of the law of conservation of energy. 
  • It states that energy cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system; energy can only be transferred or changed from one form to another.
  • When heat energy is supplied to a thermodynamic system or any machine:  Two things may occur:
    • The internal energy of the system or machine may change.
    • The system may do some external work.

According to the first law of Thermodynamics:

ΔQ = ΔW + ΔU

Where ΔQ = Heat supplied to the system, ΔW = work done by the system, ΔU = change in internal energy of the system 

Additional Information

Zeroth law of thermodynamics: 
  • If two thermodynamic systems are each in thermal equilibrium with a third, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.

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Second Law of Thermodynamics:

  • Clausius statement: It is impossible for a self-acting machine to transfer heat from a colder body to a hotter one without the aid of an external agency
  • Kelvin-Planck’s statement: It is impossible to design an engine that extracts heat and fully utilizes it into work without producing any other effect.

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Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives and click the button corresponding to it.
Modern civilisation is completely dependent on energy, which has therefore to be abundant and also economical. About 85% of the world's energy is supplied by oil, coal and natural gas while nuclear, hydro, wind and solar power and biomass supply the rest. Coal, nuclear and hydro are used primarily to generate electricity while natural gas is widely used for heating. Biomass is used both for heating and cooking. The wind and solar power is the future's hope as they are sustainable energy sources. Oil powers almost all machines that move and that makes oil uniquely versatile. Oil powered airplanes carry 500 people across the widest oceans at nearly the speed of sound. Oil powered machines produce and transport food. Oil powered machines are ubiquitous. Clearly, we live in the age of oil but it is drawing to a close. According to data available if oil production remains constant until it's gone, there is enough to last 42 years. Oil wells will produce less as they become depleted, which will make it impossible to keep production constant. Similarly natural gas and coal will last another 61 years and 133 years respectively. Naturally, as they become scarce, they become expensive, leading to a worldwide energy crisis. If we are to survive on this planet, we have to make a transition to sustainable energy sources. The transition may be willy-nilly or planned - the choice is ours. The dawning era of limited and expensive energy will be very difficult for everyone on earth but will be even more difficult if it is not anticipated. It is of utmost importance that the public and policymakers understand the global energy crisis and act in tandem to ensure that the species 'homo sapiens' does not become extinct. The energy sources of the future are