CH20 The Second Law of Thermodynamics
 

Goals for Chapter 20

 · To formally cover reversible (可逆的) and irreversible (不可逆的) processes

 · To study heat engines (热机) in depth

 · To focus on one specific heat engine, the Otto Cycle

 · To apply the idea of a heat engine to the refrigerator

 · To formally state and solve problems concerning the Second Law of Thermodynamics

 · To focus on the most studied heat engine, the Carnot Cycle


    Section1 Directions for thermodynamic processes
 

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