The work-energy theorem and the first law of thermodynamics

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This paper presents the first law of thermodynamics, and shows what thermodynamics adds to the work-energy theorem from mechanics. This may help students to understand the contents of the law itself and the significance of both the heat transfer and the internal energy of a system.

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Mínguez, J. M. (2005). The work-energy theorem and the first law of thermodynamics. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 33(1), 77–82. https://doi.org/10.7227/IJMEE.33.1.8

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