Unit 1 thermodynamics by varun pratap singh (2020-21 Session)

The document covers fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, including definitions of key terms such as system, surrounding, and properties like temperature, pressure, and energy forms. It explains types of thermodynamic systems (open, closed, isolated) and principles governing energy transfer through processes like work and heat, emphasizing the importance of equilibrium states. Various thermodynamic laws and concepts are explored, including the distinction between path and point functions, and the characteristics of reversible and irreversible processes.