Friday, January 13, 2006

Thermodynamics

0. If A and B are in thermodynamic equilibrium and B and C are in thermodynamic equilibrium then A and C are in T.E. Well, this isn't such an exciting law if you ask me.

1. Conservation of energy: can be transferred, can't be created. Mass and energy related.

2. Entropy increases and heat only flows one way (from hot to cold): clocks wind down and you have to add energy (wind them back up) for them to work again.

3. Absolute zero: Remove all kinetic energy from particles and they are at A.Z which is 0 Kelvins. Who was Kelvin?

Brings back some fond memories!

I did find a hint to remind me.

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