2nd Law Of Thermodynamics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the 2nd law of thermodynamics
A
Heat transfer occurs spontaneously from higher to lower temperature bodies
2
Q
What is entropy
A
The measure of the amount of energy that is unable to do work
Work done/temperature
3
Q
What is an example of entropy
A
Water has higher entropy than ice as the h2o molecules are in crystal structures
4
Q
How does the 2nd law of thermodynamics relate to entropy
A
Total entropy in a closed system will either increase or stay constant
