Physics

Gas internal energy change

Gas internal energy change measures a system's capacity to perform work or cause change.

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ΔU = 3nRΔT / 2

What it means

Gas internal energy change measures a system's capacity to perform work or cause change.

How it works and where it is used

Use this calculation for evaluating gas work and the efficiency of engines, turbines, refrigeration, and heat cycles.