In this context, $\delta$ generalizes $\mathrm {d}$ and has a different meaning, closer to $d$, than $\delta$ in the example of $\delta W$ and $\delta Q$ above.

Mar 26, 2019 · 30 Many of the questions and answers on this site make use of the concept of delta-v. Is there an easy to understand the reason why delta-v, the magnitude of the change of the velocity, …

Mar 26, 2020 · Can someone please tell me the difference between Kronecker delta function and Dirac delta function?

Could someone explain me the mathematics behind the Delta-V charts one can find on internet such as: Delta-Vs for inner Solar System (Image converted from source Wikipedia SVG) How are they …

Feb 14, 2021 · $\Delta U = Q + W$, where the signs have been assumed to be positive (work is done on the system and heat is absorbed). But, also, $Q$ can be written as $Q=\Delta U + W$, since $W=P …

Dec 28, 2024 · In section 5.1 of his 1999 text, "An Introduction to Thermal Physics, Schroeder states, "As an example of using $\Delta G$, consider the chemical reaction $$ \mathrm {H}_2\mathrm {O} …

Jul 29, 2020 · Secondly, $\delta S = 0$ is not impossed to get a minimum but to get a singular point (i.e. a maximum, minimum or saddle point) due to all partial derivatives are zero then. You make it equal …

Dec 18, 2022 · I derived the conditions under which the equation $Q=mc\Delta T$ is valid, as requested. If the conditions aren’t met, then the system temperature may change ($\Delta T\neq 0$) even in the …

Aug 30, 2022 · What is the difference between Dirac delta function orthogonality and Kronecker delta orthogonality？ Ask Question Asked 3 years, 4 months ago Modified 3 years, 4 months ago

Jun 1, 2017 · I am confused about the equation from thermodynamics $\\Delta U=nC_V \\Delta T$. I am reading the notes of my professor. In one instance, he derives the adiabatic expansion law, which …