EXPLANATION
Question: Which branch of physics deals with the study of heat and its relation to energy and work?
- a) Thermodynamics
- b) Geophysics
- c) Fluid mechanics
- d) Condensed matter physics
ANSWER: a) Thermodynamics
EXPLANATION:
The branch of physics that deals with the study of heat and its relation to energy and work is a) Thermodynamics. Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that examines the behavior and transfer of heat, as well as the relationship between heat, energy, and work. It establishes fundamental principles and laws governing the conversion of energy between different forms, such as heat, work, and mechanical or electrical energy. Thermodynamics provides a framework to understand and analyze processes involving heat and energy, including the study of temperature, entropy, phase transitions, and the efficiency of energy conversion. Geophysics is the branch of physics that focuses on the study of the Earth and its physical properties, while fluid mechanics deals with the behavior of fluids (liquids and gases). Condensed matter physics explores the properties and behavior of materials in their solid or liquid states.
