Thermodynamics

Thermal Equilibrium and Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics


  • If the state of a system is represented by pressure volume and temperature and entropy then it is called a thermodynamic system.
  • Open system is the system in which both heat and matter can exchange with surroundings.
  • A closed system is the system in which only heat is exchanged with the surroundings.
  • A isolated system is the system in which neither heat nor matter is exchanged with surroundings.
  • If two bodies are at the same temperature then they are said to be in thermal equilibrium when bodies are in thermal equilibrium no exchange of heat takes place.
  • A system is said to be in thermal equilibrium when it is in a state of thermal mechanical and chemical equilibrium.
  • From zeroth law of thermodynamics if two bodies A and B are in thermal equilibrium independently with a third body C, then the bodies A and B will also be in thermal equilibrium with each other.
  • Zeroth law of thermodynamics leads to the concept of temperature.
  • Heat flows from a body at higher temperature to a body at lower temperature.
  • Adiabatic wall is an insulating wall that does not allow heat energy to pass through it. Diathermic wall allows heat to pass through it.

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