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INTERNAL ENERGY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Thermodynamics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- internal energy
1, record 1, English, internal%20energy
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- U 2, record 1, English, U
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- intrinsic energy 3, record 1, English, intrinsic%20energy
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, English, - internal%20energy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It includes sensible heat (vibration energy) and that part of the latent heat that is represented by the increase in energy during evaporation. 1, record 1, English, - internal%20energy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Internal energy is sometimes erroneously referred to as the "heat energy" of a body. 2, record 1, English, - internal%20energy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Thermodynamique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- énergie interne
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9nergie%20interne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- U 2, record 1, French, U
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
À l'échelle moléculaire, [...] somme des énergies cinétiques d'agitation thermique des molécules et de leurs énergies potentielles mutuelles. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20interne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-12-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Energy (Physics)
- Meteorology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- internal energy
1, record 2, English, internal%20energy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sum of the total energies of all the molecules in a specific mass. 1, record 2, English, - internal%20energy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For an ideal gas, the internal energy is proportional to the temperature. 1, record 2, English, - internal%20energy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Énergie (Physique)
- Météorologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- énergie interne
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9nergie%20interne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Somme des énergies totales de toutes les molécules d'une masse donnée. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20interne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour un gaz parfait, l'énergie interne est proportionnelle à la température. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20interne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Energía (Física)
- Meteorología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- energía interna
1, record 2, Spanish, energ%C3%ADa%20interna
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suma de las energías totales de todas las moléculas en una masa específica. 1, record 2, Spanish, - energ%C3%ADa%20interna
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Para un gas ideal, la energía interna es proporcional a la temperatura. 1, record 2, Spanish, - energ%C3%ADa%20interna
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