ASSIGNMENT No.

1
(Introduction, Pressure, and Zeroth law)

1. What is the difference between the classical and the statistical approaches to
thermodynamics?
2. What is the concept of continuum? How will you define density and pressure using
this concept?
3. Distinguish between the terms ‘change of state’, ‘path’, and ‘process’
4. What do you mean by homogeneous and heterogeneous systems?
5. Explain:
a) intensive properties and extensive properties
b) thermodynamic equilibrium
c) quasi-static process
d) reversible and irreversible process
6. What is the zeroth law of thermodynamics?
7. Define thermometric property and What is a thermometer?