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Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics:The zeroth law of thermodynamics defines thermal equilibrium and is the basis for
the concept of temperature.
Thermal Equilibrium:
Two systems are in thermal equilibrium if they do not transfer heat to or from each
other when they are placed in contact.
This implies that they are at the same temperature.
System Definition:
A system is a collection of matter and energy that is being studied.
The surroundings are everything outside of the system.
Systems can be classified as open (can exchange matter and energy with
surroundings), closed (can only exchange energy with surroundings), or isolated
(can't exchange matter or energy with surroundings).
Adiabatic and Diathermal:
An adiabatic system is one in which no heat is allowed to enter or leave.
A diathermal system is one in which heat is allowed to enter or leave.
Temperature Measurement:
Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a
system.
The importance of temperature measurement in thermodynamics lies in its ability to
predict the thermal equilibrium of systems.
The temperature scale used in thermodynamics is the Kelvin scale, where 0 K is
absolute zero.
It is important to note that the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics, while fundamental,
was not numbered in order of discovery and was added later to provide a foundation
for the first and second laws.
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