Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Internal energy

Internal energy — practice question

(a)[2]

State what the term internal energy of a system means.

(b)[2]

Using intermolecular forces, explain why the change in internal energy of an ideal gas is the same as the change in total kinetic energy of its molecules.

(c)[3]

State and explain whether the internal energy of a solid metal ball changes as it falls under gravity in a vacuum.

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This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: sum of the kinetic energy and potential energy (of molecules/atoms)

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