first law of thermodynamics
Also known as conservation of energy
statement of conservation of energy as it applies specifically to a thermodynamic system or process
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The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed—it can only be changed from one form to another within a system. This principle matters because it explains how energy behaves in physical and chemical processes, helping us understand everything from how engines work to how living organisms use fuel.
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- time of discovery or invention
- 1824-00-00
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