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Thermodynamic work is the energy that is transferred from one system to another due to a change in temperature or pressure. It is a form of energy that can be converted into other forms, such as mechanical work.
Thermodynamic work is calculated by multiplying the force applied to a system by the distance over which the force is applied. This is known as the work formula: W = Fd.
Mechanical work is the energy that is transferred from one system to another due to a physical force acting on an object. This can include the movement of an object, such as pushing a box, or the rotation of an object, such as turning a doorknob.
Thermodynamic work is directly related to the first law of thermodynamics, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted from one form to another. This means that the work done on a system must equal the change in energy of that system.
Some examples of thermodynamic work include the expansion of a gas in an engine, the heating of a room by a heater, and the cooling of a drink in a refrigerator. Examples of mechanical work include pushing a lawnmower, lifting weights, and riding a bike.