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Physics Formulas - Thermodynamics
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Temperature Conversion

T(°C) = 5/9 [T(°F) – 32°F]

T(°F) = 9/5 T(°C) + 32°F

T(K) = T(°C) + 273.15 K

Boyle’s Law for a gas

Charles’ Law for a gas

Ideal Gas Law

Translational kinetic energy K per gas molecule

Root mean square speed of a gas molecule

Internal energy U of a monatomic ideal gas

First Law of Thermodynamics

Work done by an ideal gas

Specific heat c for a given process

Specific heat cV of a monatomic ideal gas at constant volume

Specific heat cP of a monatomic ideal gas at constant pressure

Ratio of specific heats γ

Relation between cP and cV for an ideal gas

Adiabatic gas law

Work done by a monatomic ideal gas in an adiabatic process

Latent heat of fusion

Latent heat of vaporization

Linear expansion

Volume expansion

Heat Capacity C

Heat transfer H along a rod

Thermal resistance R and R-factor Rf

Wien’s displacement law

λmax T = 2.898 x 10-3 K m

Power radiated

Efficiency e of a heat engine

Efficiency of a reversible heat engine (Carnot cycle)

Entropy change ΔS

Ratio relation for a reversible engine


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