wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Does work equal heat?


Open in App
Solution

The explanation of conversion of heat into work is explained in below points:

  1. From the 2nd law of thermodynamics, the random molecules of heat can't be fully converted into organized molecules of work.
  2. Efficiency of heat engine is defined as the work done in a cyclic process divided by heat absorbed.
  3. The principle application can be seen in heat engine, where efficiency of the engine is always less than 1.
    Therefore, the conversion of heat into work is explained in above points.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Heat as Energy
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon