1. Basic Concepts and Definitions

What is the primary focus of classical thermodynamics as introduced in the text?

What does the first law of thermodynamics primarily concern itself with?

What is the definition of a 'system' in the context of thermodynamics?

Which characteristic defines a closed system?

An outdoor condensing unit of an air conditioner, where coolant enters and leaves, is given as an example of what type of system?

Which of the following properties is classified as an intensive property?

If a container of air with a mass of 2 kg and a volume of 1.67 m^3 is divided into two identical compartments, what would be the mass in one of the compartments?

What is the relationship between an extensive property like internal energy (U) and its corresponding intensive property, specific internal energy (u)?

What term describes the condition of a system that has uniform properties throughout and is free from any unbalanced potentials?

A process in which the pressure remains constant is called:

What is a quasi-equilibrium process?

What defines a thermodynamic cycle?

According to the text, the 'continuum' hypothesis assumes that a system is what?

Which of the following describes a system in mechanical equilibrium?

What is an adiabatic process?

What is the primary purpose of a heat engine as described in the chapter?

The second law of thermodynamics, as introduced in Section 1.1, helps to explain which of the following phenomena?

In the context of thermodynamics, what is the 'boundary'?

A piston-cylinder device containing a fluid is provided as an example of which type of system?

What is an 'isolated system'?

Which of the following is listed as an extensive property?

If a container of air is at 101 kPa and 20 degrees Celsius, and you divide it into two smaller, separate compartments, what happens to the pressure in each compartment?

What is meant by the 'state' of a system in thermodynamics?

A system where the specific volume remains constant during a process is undergoing which type of process?

What is the defining characteristic of an 'open system', also known as a control volume?

What does it mean for a system to be in thermal equilibrium?

An isentropic process is one in which which property remains constant?

How does the chapter summarize the main applications of thermodynamics in engineering fields?

In the example of the vapour-compression refrigeration cycle, what is the role of the numbered dots on the T-s diagram (Figure 1.4.4)?

What is the key takeaway from the chapter regarding the analysis of thermodynamic devices?

What type of equilibrium exists in a system consisting of a mixture of liquid water and water vapor if the composition of the mixture remains constant over time?

A process where the temperature remains constant is called:

Why must the exact path of a process be clearly specified?

Which property is NOT considered intensive?

What two mechanisms allow a system to interact with its surroundings?

The vapour-compression refrigeration cycle is given as an example of what fundamental thermodynamic concept?

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a thermodynamic boundary?

In the Otto cycle example, what happens during the compression stroke (line 1-2)?

According to the chapter review, which three types of systems are defined in terms of their ability to transfer mass and energy?

Why is a sealed bottle of soft drink considered a closed system when taken out of a cooler?

What is the key difference between an extensive property and an intensive property?

What is the name for a process where the specific volume remains constant?

In the context of the macroscopic perspective, what is a 'continuum'?

What does the chapter review state must be clearly specified when describing a process?

What is the relationship between all specific properties and the classification of properties?

In the Otto cycle example, what is the state of the inlet and outlet valves during the ignition and power stroke (line 2-3-4)?

Which of these is NOT one of the common processes whose definitions students need to understand, according to the chapter review?

What is the defining feature of a system in chemical equilibrium?

What is the key insight about heat engines provided by examining Figure 1.1.2, the schematic drawing?

Which of the learning objectives for Chapter 1 involves understanding concepts like system, surroundings, extensive and intensive properties?

According to the chapter, why is 'specific entropy' considered an intensive property?