Physics

Monatomic gas internal energy

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

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U = 3nRT / 2

What it means

Monatomic gas internal energy 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.