Second Law of Thermodynamics

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Second Law of Thermodynamics: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Second Law of Thermodynamics, Kelvin-Planck Statement, Clausius Statement and, Terms in Second Law of Thermodynamics

Important Questions on Second Law of Thermodynamics

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Explain the entropy of the system.

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PMM2 is the machine which violates-

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For an increase in the entropy define ____ of nature.

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Entropy is the third law of thermodynamics.

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Define the entropy.

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Which of the following option are correct for the second law of thermodynamics?

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What is the hypothetical example of the Kelvin – Planck Statement?

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 Kelvin Planck Statement deals with conversion of work into _____, conservation of work, conservation of heat, and conversion of heat into work.

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Kelvin Planck's law deal with

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Efficiency of a engine always less than unity.

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Clausius's statement is a part of

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A refrigerator operates on:

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What do you mean by Clausius's statement?

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Heat engine is a device in which a system undergoes a _____ process resulting in conversion of heat into work. (cyclic/non-cyclic)

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_____ in thermodynamics refers to the situation when macroscopic variables describing the thermodynamic state of a system do not depend on time.

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Which theory of motivation emphasizes the role of external rewards and punishments?

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What is the term for the minimum amount of stimulus energy necessary for sensation to occur?

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The law of diminishing marginal utility states that as a consumer consumes more units of a good, the additional utility gained from each additional unit:

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Two heat engines A and B have their sources at 1000 K and 1100 K and their sinks are at 500 K and 400 K respectively. What is true about their efficiencies?

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"Heat cannot by itself flow from a body at lower temperature to a body at higher temperature" is a statement or consequence of