Ep 122: ”Work and Heat” - Chiara Marletto’s ”The Science of Can and Can’t” Chapter 6 Readings & Discussion.
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The Second Law of Thermodynamics
The second law of thermododemics operates in a rather impressive way intend with the principle of the conservation of energy. It provided the theoretical foundation for heat engines, which powered the incredible progress that occurred during the industrial revolution. Physicists love discussing the second law because it has this mysterious characteristic other laws don't, namely, irreversibility. Ohid be pressed to find one of paul divy's books that doesn't mention it.
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