Four Laws of Thermodynamics Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Zeroth Law
A
2 systems in equilibrium with a 3rd system are said to have achieved thermal equilibrium
2
Q
First Law
A
Energy must be conserved (cannot be created or destroyed)
3
Q
Second Law
A
Entropy will naturally increase over time within a system
4
Q
Third Law
A
Entropy approaches a constant value as a system approaches absolute zero temperature (0 Kelvins)
