3.8.3 - Second Law of Thermodynamics
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Practice Questions
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What does the Second Law of Thermodynamics state about heat flow?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat interacts between hot and cold objects.
Define entropy in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider how organized versus disorganized states are different.
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What does the Second Law of Thermodynamics state about heat flow?
💡 Hint: Remember how you feel when touching hot or cold surfaces.
True or False: The entropy of an isolated system always decreases.
💡 Hint: Think about the natural chaos in nature.
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If a heat engine absorbs 600 J of heat and does 300 J of work, what is its efficiency? How does this relate to the Second Law?
💡 Hint: Remember the efficiency formula!
Describe a real-world process where you can observe the principles of the Second Law and entropy. How would you reduce entropy in that scenario?
💡 Hint: Look for everyday experiences that illustrate these laws.
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