Generally, thermodynamic variables are of two types:
- Intensive Variables
- Extensive Variables
Intensive Variables in Thermodynamics:
The variables which don’t depend on the amount of matter or mass in a thermodynamic system are called intensive variables.
Example: Pressure, temperature, density, surface tension, etc.
Extensive Variables in Thermodynamics:
The variables which are proportional to the amount of matter or mass in a thermodynamic system are called extensive variables.
Example: Volume, magnetic moment, internal energy, entropy, etc.