When a hot block is placed next to a cold block the two blocks end up at the same temperature. Explain how both this happens (what molecular motion is happening and the direction and flow of energy) and why this happens (what is driving this and why it will not reverse) *****talk about quanta
When a hot block is placed next to a cold block the two blocks end up at the same temperature. Explain how both this happens (what molecular motion is happening and the direction and flow of energy) and why this happens (what is driving this and why it will not reverse)
*****talk about quanta
Introduction
Second law of thermodynamics- any process that takes place in a closed system will result in an increase of entropy, or disorder. The law of entropy can be expressed in several ways, including Clausius' statement that heat cannot spontaneously flow from a low temperature body to a high temperature body. The second law of thermodynamics also states that all processes in the universe that involve a transfer of energy will ultimately result in an increase of entropy. This means that the energy available to do work is being dissipated and that the universe is in a state of increasing disorder. This law is essential for understanding the behavior of physical systems and the evolution of the universe.
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