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ENERGIE INTERNE [2 records]

Record 1 2000-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermodynamics
DEF

The sum of all kinetic and potential energies contained in a substance due to the states of motion and separation of its several molecules, atoms, and electrons.

OBS

It includes sensible heat (vibration energy) and that part of the latent heat that is represented by the increase in energy during evaporation.

OBS

Internal energy is sometimes erroneously referred to as the "heat energy" of a body.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Thermodynamique
DEF

À l'échelle moléculaire, [...] somme des énergies cinétiques d'agitation thermique des molécules et de leurs énergies potentielles mutuelles.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Energy (Physics)
  • Meteorology
DEF

The sum of the total energies of all the molecules in a specific mass.

OBS

For an ideal gas, the internal energy is proportional to the temperature.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Énergie (Physique)
  • Météorologie
DEF

Somme des énergies totales de toutes les molécules d'une masse donnée.

OBS

Pour un gaz parfait, l'énergie interne est proportionnelle à la température.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Energía (Física)
  • Meteorología
DEF

Suma de las energías totales de todas las moléculas en una masa específica.

OBS

Para un gas ideal, la energía interna es proporcional a la temperatura.

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