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Heat Engine : Second Law of Thermodynamics

ICSE · Class 11 · Physics

All formulas from Heat Engine : Second Law of Thermodynamics in ICSE Class 11 Physics. Key equations, constants, and identities for board exam preparation.

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4 Formulas · 2 Sections

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1. First Law: Limitation

Q1 - Q2 = W

η = W/Q1 = (Q1 - Q2)/Q1 = 1 - Q2/Q1

4. Heat Engine and Efficiency

η = W/Q1 = (Q1 - Q2)/Q1 = 1 - Q2/Q1

W = Q1 - Q2

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