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What is the first law of thermodynamics for a closed system?


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Thermodynamics' First Law for a closed system:

  1. For a closed system, the first law of thermodynamics states essentially that the amount of energy obtained by a system during an interaction with its surroundings must be exactly equal to the amount of energy lost by the surroundings.
  2. A closed system is a type of system in which the exchange of energy is allowed.
  3. But in a closed system exchange of matter is not allowed.

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