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What are the laws of thermodynamics?

What are the laws of thermodynamics?

Thermodynamics is the science of the relationship between heat, work, temperature,...

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The law of conservation of energy explained

The law of conservation of energy explained

Explanation of the principle of the conservation of energy.

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Rudolf Clausius

Rudolf Clausius

Rudolf Clausius (1822 - 1888) is considered one of the central founders of the science...

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