Internal Energy and StatesWork in Progress

Observe how adding thermal energy increases a substance's internal energy, resulting in either a rise in temperature or a change of state.

What you'll learn

How specific heat capacity determines the temperature increase per joule of energy.
How latent heat is absorbed during phase transitions without changing temperature.
How to correlate particle-level kinetic and potential energy to macroscopic states.

How to use it

Select a substance preset or define custom thermodynamic properties using the sliders.
Gradually input internal energy and observe the corresponding temperature changes.
Watch the real-time heating curve and energy distribution readout to identify state changes.

Notes / Limitations

Work in progress: This exploratory model is currently being fine-tuned for optimal performance and visual clarity. While functional, some UI elements and parameter bounds are still undergoing refinement.

Launch Simulation

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