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  • Heat Capacity

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    Introduction Heat capacity, or thermal capacity, is a physical property of matter that describes the amount of heat energy required to change its temperature. It is an extensive property, meaning it depends on the amount of substance. Definitions Specific Heat Capacity The specific heat capacity () of a substance is the amount of heat required…

  • Thermodynamics

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    Introduction Thermodynamics is a branch of physics that studies the relationships between heat, work, temperature, and energy. It describes how energy is transferred and transformed from one form to another, and it is governed by four fundamental laws: the zeroth, first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics. Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics The Zeroth Law of…