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What is the main focus of thermodynamics?
What is the main focus of thermodynamics?
- Light, sound, and pressure
- Velocity, acceleration, and force
- Heat, work, and temperature (correct)
- Magnetism, electricity, and resistance
Who was the physicist that believed engine efficiency was crucial in winning wars?
Who was the physicist that believed engine efficiency was crucial in winning wars?
- Sadi Carnot (correct)
- Albert Einstein
- Lord Kelvin
- Isaac Newton
What governs the behavior of heat, work, and temperature in thermodynamics?
What governs the behavior of heat, work, and temperature in thermodynamics?
- The four laws of thermodynamics (correct)
- The law of conservation of energy
- The ideal gas law
- Newton's laws of motion
Which field does thermodynamics NOT apply to?
Which field does thermodynamics NOT apply to?
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Who was the physicist that first formulated a concise description of thermodynamics?
Who was the physicist that first formulated a concise description of thermodynamics?
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