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First law of thermodynamics

The energy applied to a system increases partly the internal energy of the system and the rest is spent is doing work on environment.

MAYER'S FORMULA

Cp - Cv = R

Limitations of first law of thermodynamics

1 - It does not indicate the direction in which the change can occur.


2 - Gives no idea about the extent of change.


3 - Gives no info about the source of heat, i.e. whether it is a hot or a cold body.