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What does “Internal energy” actually mean in Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory, and why does it matter for NEET?

the total microscopic energy of a system; for an ideal gas it depends only on temperature.

In simple words: the total microscopic energy of a system; for an ideal gas it depends only on temperature. Getting Internal energy clear matters because NEET questions on Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Internal energy

Common mistake

thinking internal energy depends on pressure or volume for an ideal gas.

Memory tip

same temperature → same internal energy for an ideal gas.

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