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... Second Law of thermo- dynamics and some at least sought experimental proof that a case existed where the law would break down . In 1875 , Maxwell published his then famous Theory of Heat in which he postulated that the operation of the ...
... Second Law of thermo- dynamics and some at least sought experimental proof that a case existed where the law would break down . In 1875 , Maxwell published his then famous Theory of Heat in which he postulated that the operation of the ...
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... Second Law of thermodynamics . Helmholtz demonstrated that both heat ( considered as small- scale motion ) and work ... Law of thermodynamics in that neither friction nor electrical resistance is a significant problem in their design ...
... Second Law of thermodynamics . Helmholtz demonstrated that both heat ( considered as small- scale motion ) and work ... Law of thermodynamics in that neither friction nor electrical resistance is a significant problem in their design ...
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... Law of 38 ; Second Law 38 , 39 ; Second Law defined 39 ; Second Law disproved 21 , 27 ; Second Law ' fallacious ' 181 Tidal motors 176 Tompion , Thomas , English clock maker 124 Torricelli , inventor of the barometer 120 Touching in ...
... Law of 38 ; Second Law 38 , 39 ; Second Law defined 39 ; Second Law disproved 21 , 27 ; Second Law ' fallacious ' 181 Tidal motors 176 Tompion , Thomas , English clock maker 124 Torricelli , inventor of the barometer 120 Touching in ...
Contents
Introduction | 15 |
What is Perpetual Motion? | 19 |
Elementary Physics and Perpetual Motion | 27 |
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