Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-07339-817-4

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Basic Concepts - Problems - Page 41: 1-1C

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Classical thermodynamics focuses on macroscopic properties like pressure, temperature, and volume, using empirical laws without considering individual particles, while statistical thermodynamics explains these properties by analyzing the behavior of atoms and molecules using probability and statistics. Classical thermodynamics is deterministic and does not require molecular detail, whereas statistical thermodynamics connects microscopic particle behavior to macroscopic outcomes, offering deeper insight into concepts like entropy and energy distribution.
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