Thermal Physics Definitions

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Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
If two objects are each in thermal equilibrium with a third then all three objects are in thermal equilibrium with eachother.
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Internal Energy
(Randomly distributed) kinetic energy plus potential energy of molecules in a substance.
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Specific heat capacity
The amount of energy required to raise 1kg of a substance by 1K.
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Specific latent heat
The energy required to change the phase per unit mass while at a constant temperature.
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Latent heat of fusion
Energy required to change a solid to a liquid per unit mass.
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Latent heat of vaporisation
Energy required to change a liquid to a gas per unit mass.
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(Randomly distributed) kinetic energy plus potential energy of molecules in a substance.

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Internal Energy

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The amount of energy required to raise 1kg of a substance by 1K.

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The energy required to change the phase per unit mass while at a constant temperature.

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Energy required to change a solid to a liquid per unit mass.

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