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State and Path functions

This video talks about the difference between state and path functions. 00:00- Example of what does it mean by depending on the path. 2:05- Thermodynamic variables and their role in thermodynamics. 5:15- How is work a path function? 7:02- How are pressure and volume state functions? Practice this concept - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physical-chemistry-essentials/x98cdf762ed888601:thermodynamics/x98cdf762ed888601:thermodynamic-terms/e/thermodynamic-terms Master the concept of Thermodynamic terms through practice exercises and videos - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physical-chemistry-essentials/x98cdf762ed888601:thermodynamics#x98cdf762ed888601:thermodynamic-terms Check out more videos and exercises on Thermodynamics - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physical-chemistry-essentials/x98cdf762ed888601:thermodynamics. Created by Mahesh Shenoy.

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