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The First Law of Thermodynamics

Net Work in a Cyclic Thermodynamic Process

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A cyclic thermodynamic process returns a system to its initial state. In a cycle, the change in internal energy is zero. An isolated system is different because it has zero heat exchange and zero work, so its internal energy stays constant.

For a non-isolated system, the internal energy change is...

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A system that does not exchange heat and does no work on its surroundings is called an isolated system. The change in internal energy for such systems is zero.

In non-isolated systems, the internal energy can be constant only if the process followed is cyclic.

Suppose a thermodynamic system, like air inside the lungs, at initial pr...

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Cyclisch procesGe soleerd systeemInterne energieEerste wet van de thermodynamicaWarmteoverdrachtNetto verrichte arbeidThermodynamisch systeemEnergiebehoudToestandsfunctieThermodynamica

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