Understanding the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics

<p>Second law</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To convert heat into work</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first law of thermodynamics does not specify the conditions for heat to be converted into work or the direction in which heat transfer can occur. The second law states that heat will naturally flow from a higher temperature energy reservoir to a lower temperature energy reservoir, but not in the opposite direction without assistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The second law of thermodynamics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equivalence between the quantity of heat used and the mechanical work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A heat engine operates between two energy reservoirs at different temperatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heat will flow naturally from one energy reservoir to another at a lower temperature, but not in the opposite direction without assistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers