Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · The first law of thermodynamics

The first law of thermodynamics — practice question

(a)[2]

State what the term internal energy of a system means.

(b(i))[3]

Use the first law of thermodynamics to explain how the internal energy of a spring changes when it is stretched at constant temperature and remains within its elastic limit.

(b(ii))[3]

Use the first law of thermodynamics to explain how the internal energy of a sample of water changes when it evaporates from a rain puddle on a hot day.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Internal energy is the total of the kinetic and potential energies of the particles

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