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Which branch of physics deals with heat, work, and temperature, and their relation to energy, entropy, and the physical properties of matter and radiation?
Which branch of physics deals with heat, work, and temperature, and their relation to energy, entropy, and the physical properties of matter and radiation?
What governs the behavior of heat, work, and temperature in thermodynamics?
What governs the behavior of heat, work, and temperature in thermodynamics?
In what field of science and engineering does thermodynamics apply?
In what field of science and engineering does thermodynamics apply?
Who believed that engine efficiency was the key that could help France win the Napoleonic Wars?
Who believed that engine efficiency was the key that could help France win the Napoleonic Wars?
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Who was the first to formulate a concise description of the laws of thermodynamics?
Who was the first to formulate a concise description of the laws of thermodynamics?
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Which branch of physics deals with heat, work, and temperature, and their relation to energy, entropy, and the physical properties of matter and radiation?
Which branch of physics deals with heat, work, and temperature, and their relation to energy, entropy, and the physical properties of matter and radiation?
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What is the historical origin of thermodynamics?
What is the historical origin of thermodynamics?
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What are the four laws that govern thermodynamics?
What are the four laws that govern thermodynamics?
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In addition to physical chemistry and mechanical engineering, in which other fields does thermodynamics apply?
In addition to physical chemistry and mechanical engineering, in which other fields does thermodynamics apply?
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What is the microscopic explanation of the laws of thermodynamics?
What is the microscopic explanation of the laws of thermodynamics?
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