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Introduce the second law of thermodynamics.

Identify valid processes as those that satisfy both the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

Discuss thermal energy reservoirs, reversible and irreversible processes, heat engines, refrigerators, and heat pumps.

Describe the Kelvin–Planck and Clausius statements of the second law of thermodynamics.

Discuss the concepts of perpetual-motion machines.

Apply the second law of thermodynamics to cycles and cyclic devices.

Apply the second law to develop the absolute thermodynamic temperature scale.

Describe the Carnot cycle.

Examine the Carnot principles, idealized Carnot heat engines, refrigerators, and heat pumps.

Determine the expressions for the thermal efficiencies and coefficients of performance for reversible heat engines, heat pumps, and refrigerators.







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