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Chemical thermodynamics depends on Entropy. Activate to inspect this relation.Conservation of energy constrains Energy transfer. Activate to inspect this relation.Entropy constrains Efficiency. Activate to inspect this relation.Entropy measures Microstate. Activate to inspect this relation.Entropy is analogous to Shannon entropy. Activate to inspect this relation.Entropy applies to Information theory. Activate to inspect this relation.Entropy depends on Probability. Activate to inspect this relation.First law of thermodynamics explains Conservation of energy. Activate to inspect this relation.First law of thermodynamics is part of Law of thermodynamics. Activate to inspect this relation.Gibbs free energy depends on Entropy. Activate to inspect this relation.Heat causes Thermal expansion. Activate to inspect this relation.Heat engine depends on Heat. Activate to inspect this relation.Heat engine trades off with Efficiency. Activate to inspect this relation.Heat is a Energy. Activate to inspect this relation.Latent heat is a Heat. Activate to inspect this relation.Law of thermodynamics explains Energy. Activate to inspect this relation.Nuclear fission causes Heat. Activate to inspect this relation.Second law of thermodynamics constrains Heat engine. Activate to inspect this relation.Second law of thermodynamics explains Entropy. Activate to inspect this relation.Second law of thermodynamics is part of Law of thermodynamics. Activate to inspect this relation.Specific heat capacity measures Heat. Activate to inspect this relation.Temperature measures Thermal energy. Activate to inspect this relation.Thermal energy is a Energy. Activate to inspect this relation.First law of thermodynamicsConservation of energyLaw of thermodynamicsEnergy transferEnergySecond law of thermodynamicsThermal energyHeatEntropyHeat engineTemperatureLatent heatThermal expansionNuclear fissionSpecific heat capacityEfficiencyGibbs free energyProbabilityShannon entropyInformation theoryChemical thermodynamicsMicrostate
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First law of thermodynamics

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At a glance

The first law of thermodynamics is a formulation of the law of conservation of energy in the context of thermodynamic processes.

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Physics · Thermodynamics
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  • Temperature4
    Geography, Meteorology, Physics, Statistical Physics · connects to Absolute zero, Heat transfer, Ideal gas law…
  • Energy3
    Physics · connects to Heat, Law of thermodynamics, Thermal energy
  • Efficiency2
    Economics, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Physics, Sustainability Science · connects to Entropy, Heat engine
  • Black hole thermodynamics1
    Physics · connects to Entropy
  • Chemical reactor1
    Chemical Engineering, Engineering · connects to Heat transfer

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  • This view connects 21 disciplines: Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Information Theory, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Nuclear Engineering, Nutrition Science, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Probability, Statistical Physics, Statistics, Sustainability Science, Thermodynamics.
  • First law of thermodynamics is a bridge concept — viewed here through Physics, Thermodynamics.
  • The connections here span 6 relation families.
  • Energy transformation explains 12 concepts in this view (Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Theory, Nuclear Engineering, Nutrition Science, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Statistical Physics, Sustainability Science, Thermodynamics).

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Bayesian updatingCause and effectCompoundingConservationConstraintsDefense in depthDiffusion & spreadEmergenceEnergy transformationEntropy & irreversibilityEquilibriumFeedback loopIncentivesInformationLevels & hierarchyModularityNetworksOptimizationOscillationProbabilityRecursion & self-similarityScaleSignal vs noiseSource–pathway–receptorStocks and flowsSymmetry & invarianceThresholds & tipping pointsTrade-offsTriangulationVariation & selectionWaves

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From a Leaf to the ClimateWhy Music Moves UsHow Machines LearnReasoning about a Leaf and the Climate

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