1. Thermodynamic Basics

The First Law Of Thermodynamics — Quiz

Test your understanding of the first law of thermodynamics with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What does the first law of thermodynamics state about energy in a closed system?

Question 2

Which quantity describes the total microscopic energy stored within a system due to its molecular motion and interactions?

Question 3

In the usual sign convention for a closed system, what happens to the internal energy if the system receives $500\,\text{J}$ of heat and does $200\,\text{J}$ of work?

Question 4

Which statement best describes heat in thermodynamics?

Question 5

Which statement best describes work in thermodynamics?