Practice - SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
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Practice Questions
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What does the Second Law of Thermodynamics imply for energy transformations?
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency of energy use.
Name the two primary statements of the Second Law.
💡 Hint: One talks about heat engines, the other about refrigerators.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the Second Law of Thermodynamics state?
💡 Hint: Think about the principles of energy conservation.
True or False: A perfect heat engine can convert all absorbed heat into work.
💡 Hint: Consider the limitations imposed by the Second Law.
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Challenge Problems
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An engine absorbs 2000 J of heat from a reservoir and does 1500 J of work. Calculate the efficiency of the engine.
💡 Hint: Use the efficiency formula for heat engines.
Consider an ideal Carnot engine that operates between temperatures of 600K and 300K. Determine the maximum theoretical efficiency.
💡 Hint: Apply the Carnot efficiency formula.
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