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Which law of thermodynamics provides an independent definition of temperature without reference to entropy?
Zeroth law
Who established the zeroth law of thermodynamics?
Ralph H. Fowler
What is the condition for two thermodynamic systems to be in thermal equilibrium with each other?
They have the same temperature
What is another formulation of the zeroth law of thermodynamics by Maxwell?
All heat is of the same kind
Why is the zeroth law of thermodynamics important for the mathematical formulation of thermodynamics?
It defines the concept of thermal equilibrium
Test your knowledge of the zeroth law of thermodynamics and its significance in understanding temperature. Explore the independent definition of temperature and its relation to entropy. Challenge yourself with questions about the establishment of this law and its implications for thermodynamic systems.
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