Thermodynamics and Archimedes Extra Questions

Question 1

What is thermodynamics?

Answer 1

the study of energy

Question 2

First Law of Thermodynamics:

Answer 2

You cannot win- matter or energy cannot be created nor destroyed; can change form but its system remains constant

Question 3

Second Law of Thermodynamics:

Answer 3

You cannot break even- energy exhibits entropy; you have to add energy to the system to get more work but the energy may be moving away from its source; universe is constantly losing usable energy because universe is constantly expanding

Question 4

Third Law of Thermodynamics:

Answer 4

You cannot get out of the game- all processes cease as temperature approaches absolute zero; no energy

Question 5

Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics:

Answer 5

if two systems are in equilibrium with a third system, the first two systems are at equilibrium with each other

Question 6

Who was Greek mathematician, specialized in geometry, and figured out the value of pi and the volume of a sphere, known as the father of integral calculus?

Answer 6

Archimedes

Question 7

What simple machines did Archimedes use to invent war machines?

Answer 7

compound pulleys and levers

Question 8

What is Archimedes best known for and why?

Answer 8

Archimedean principle- explains how buoyancy works

Question 9

What device did he invent in Egypt for raising water?

Answer 9

Archimedes’ screw

Question 10

What did Archimedes shout when he came to his conclusion over the pure gold or expensive silver crown?

Answer 10

“Eureka”

Question 11

What did Archimedes write that explored his experiment of density and buoyancy?

Answer 11

“On Floating Bodies”

Question 12

When was he born? WHen did he die?

Answer 12

Born: 287 B.C. in Syracuse
Died: 212 B.C. during an invasion of Syracuse