First Law of Thermodynamics
dU = Q - W
What it says
Change in internal energy equals heat added minus work done by the system.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
dU | Change in internal energy (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
Q | Heat added to system (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
W | Work done by system (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
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