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The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics Quiz
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The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics Quiz

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Which law of thermodynamics provides an independent definition of temperature without reference to entropy?

  • Second law
  • Third law
  • Zeroth law (correct)
  • First law
  • Who established the zeroth law of thermodynamics?

  • Ralph H. Fowler (correct)
  • Maxwell
  • Einstein
  • Newton
  • What does the zeroth law of thermodynamics state?

  • If two systems are in thermal equilibrium with a third system, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other (correct)
  • Heat flows from hot to cold
  • Temperature is directly proportional to entropy
  • Energy is conserved
  • What is another formulation of the zeroth law of thermodynamics by Maxwell?

    <p>All heat is of the same kind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the zeroth law of thermodynamics important for the mathematical formulation of thermodynamics?

    <p>It provides a definition of temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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