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Internal Energy = heat + work
In a closed system, deltaV = 0 so work =0. Thus, energy is only transferred as heat (as in, temp changes)?
What about an open system in which work is possible? Are there any other critical principles I should know relating to these topics?
In a closed system, deltaV = 0 so work =0. Thus, energy is only transferred as heat (as in, temp changes)?
What about an open system in which work is possible? Are there any other critical principles I should know relating to these topics?
