Thermal equilibrium
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Thermal Equilibrium
Thermal equilibrium (/θərˈmæl iːkwɪˈlɪbriəm/) is a physics term that describes a state where all parts of a system are at the same temperature. This means that there is no net flow of heat between the parts of the system.
Etymology
The term "thermal equilibrium" is derived from the Greek words "therme" meaning heat, and "equilibrium" from the Latin "aequilibrium", meaning equal balance.
Related Terms
- Heat Transfer: The process of heat moving from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature.
- Thermodynamics: The branch of physics that deals with heat and temperature, and their relation to energy, work, radiation, and properties of matter.
- Temperature Gradient: The physical quantity that describes in which direction and at what rate the temperature changes the most rapidly around a particular location.
- Isolated System: A system that does not interact with its surroundings in any way, thus, it does not exchange matter or energy with its surroundings.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thermal equilibrium
- Wikipedia's article - Thermal equilibrium
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