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What is one of the limitations of the first law of thermodynamics?
It does not specify the feasibility of a process
What can the first law of thermodynamics not restrict?
Flow of heat from cold body to hot body
What is a key aspect not addressed by the first law of thermodynamics?
Direction of heat flow
Why is it mentioned that external energy has to be used to take heat out of ice in the text?
To emphasize the need for external sources in energy processes
Test your knowledge on introductory definitions, internal energy, first law of thermodynamics, specific heats of gas, second law of thermodynamics, and more in this quiz.
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