The first law of thermodynamics states the principle of conservation of energy. It introduces the concept of internal energy. And it is applicable for any cycle.
JEE Main 2005 — Physics Thermodynamics
Which of the following is incorrect regarding the first law of thermodynamics?
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It is applicable to any cyclic process
It is a restatement of the principle of conservation of energy
It introduces the concept of the internal energy
It introduces the concept of the entropy
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