Biology Life on Earth with Physiology
Biology Life on Earth with Physiology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780133115086
Author: Audesirk
Publisher: PEARSON
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Introduction:

Thermodynamics is defined as the branch of science that involves the study of heat and other forms of energy such as mechanical energy, chemical energy, and electrical energy. It involves the transfer of energy from one form to another.

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Answer to Problem 1FIB

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According to the first law of thermodynamics, energy can be neither created nor destroyed. Energy occurs in two major forms: kinetic, the energy of movement, and potential or stored energy.

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“According to the first law of thermodynamics, energy can neither be created nor be destroyed”. As it is transformed from one form to another. There are two forms of energy such as kinetic and potential energy. Kinetic energy is a type of energy production during movement. It involves radiant energy, heat or thermal energy. Potential energy is a form of stored energy. It involves elastic energy which is stored in a compressed string.

Conclusion

“First law of thermodynamics states that energy is neither created nor destroyed” and it is of two forms such as kinetic and potential energy.

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