Is the study of
Whether the study of thermodynamics isprimarily concerned with macroscopic process or microscopic process.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Thermodynamics is a branch of physical science. It describes the relations between heat and different other forms of energy, temperature and work. Modern thermodynamics deals with the properties of systems which are described by the temperature.
The study of thermodynamics is concerned primarily with the macroscopic processes. The four thermodynamic laws govern the change in the physical properties of matter which are quantitatively described using the macroscopic quantities which can be measured. These changes can also be described at microscopic level using statistical mechanics.
Conclusion:
The study of thermodynamics is concerned primarily with the macroscopic processes.
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