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Thermodynamics is a branch of physics that studies energy, heat, and work, focusing

on how energy is transferred within systems and how it affects matter. The core of
thermodynamics revolves around four main laws that define how energy behaves and
moves:

Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: This law establishes the concept of temperature.


It states that if two systems are in thermal equilibrium with a third system, they
are in thermal equilibrium with each other. This allows the definition of
temperature as a measurable property.

First Law of Thermodynamics: Known as the law of energy conservation, it states


that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to
another. For example, when fuel burns, chemical energy is transformed into heat and
kinetic energy.

Second Law of Thermodynamics: This law introduces the concept of entropy, which
is a measure of disorder or randomness. It states that the entropy of an isolated
system will tend to increase over time, meaning systems naturally progress toward a
state of greater disorder or equilibrium. This is why, for example, heat flows from
hot objects to cold ones until both reach the same temperature.

Third Law of Thermodynamics: This law states that as a system approaches


absolute zero (0 Kelvin, the lowest possible temperature), its entropy approaches a
minimum value. Essentially, reaching absolute zero is impossible because it would
require removing all energy from a system.

Thermodynamics has applications across various fields, including engineering,


chemistry, and biology. It helps us understand processes such as engines working,
refrigerators cooling, and chemical reactions releasing or absorbing energy.

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