where ΔE is the change in energy, Q is the heat added to the system, and W is the work done by the system.
Energy is the capacity to do work. It is a scalar quantity and is measured in units of joules (J). where ΔE is the change in energy, Q
The energy balance equation is given by: where ΔE is the change in energy, Q
ΔE = Q - W
Specific heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius. where ΔE is the change in energy, Q
In this chapter, we will explore the concept of energy and its various forms. Energy is a fundamental property of matter and is a key concept in thermodynamics.