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Thermal Equilibrium

Thermal equilibrium is a state in which two or more bodies in thermal contact no longer exchange energy in the form of heat, resulting in the same temperature across those bodies.

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Thermal equilibrium is a fundamental concept in thermodynamics that describes the state when two objects in contact have the same temperature, leading to no net heat transfer. Understanding this concept is crucial for various applications, including refrigeration, climate control, and many natural p...

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Key Terms

Temperature
A measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

Example: Water boils at 100°C.

Heat Transfer
The movement of thermal energy from one object to another.

Example: Heat moves from a hot stove to a pot.

Conduction
Heat transfer through direct contact between materials.

Example: A metal spoon getting hot in a pot of soup.

Convection
Heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

Example: Warm air rising in a room.

Radiation
Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves.

Example: Feeling warmth from the sun.

Equilibrium
A state where opposing forces or influences are balanced.

Example: A balanced scale.

Related Topics

Heat Capacity
The amount of heat needed to change a substance's temperature by one degree Celsius.
intermediate
Phase Changes
The transition of matter from one state to another, such as solid to liquid.
intermediate
Thermodynamics
The study of heat and energy transfer in physical systems.
advanced

Key Concepts

Heat TransferTemperatureThermal EnergyEquilibrium State