Overview
Thermodynamic equilibrium is a fundamental concept in physics that describes a state where a system's properties remain constant over time. This state can be categorized into thermal, mechanical, and chemical equilibrium, each playing a crucial role in understanding energy transfer and reactions in ...
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Example: A book resting on a table is in mechanical equilibrium.
Example: A hot cup of coffee cooling down to room temperature.
Example: A car parked on a flat surface.
Example: The formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen gases.
Example: Adding more reactants shifts the equilibrium to produce more products.
Example: Heat moving from a stove to a pot.
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Key Concepts
Equilibrium StateThermal EquilibriumMechanical EquilibriumChemical Equilibrium