First Law of Thermodynamics

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First Law of Thermodynamics

### Formula:

$$\Delta U=q+w$$

### Terminologies:

- Ξ”U β†’ Change in internal energy.

- q β†’ Heat supplied to the system.

- w β†’ Work done on the system.

### Usage:

- Used to calculate energy change of a system.

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