Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics

The science of energy and its ability to cause changes.

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Carnot principles

Physics; Thermodynamics

Two conclusions that pertain to the thermal efficiency of reversible and irreversible (i.e., actual) heat engines and are expressed as follows: # The efficiency of an irreversible heat engine is ...

thermodynamics

Physics; Thermodynamics

The name thermodynamics stems from the Greek words therme (heat) and dynamis (power), which is most descriptive of the early efforts to convert heat into power. Today the same name is broadly ...