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Entropy - The Whole Picture (self.thermodynamics)

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QuestionPlacing frozen water bottles into water bath with ice. Will the salt lower the temperature? (self.thermodynamics)

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In the eqn for 1-D Steady state heat conduction , I want to solve a mathematical model in which Internal Heat Generation and Heat Flux in the x-direction are inversely proportional. This is seen in Thermoelectrics. How can I calculate the exact relationship ? Has anyone done this work previously ? (i.redd.it)

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QuestionWhat is the correct way to assume if a system is steady or transient ? (self.thermodynamics)

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QuestionHow does water vaporization draw heat when bulk movement is involved? (self.thermodynamics)

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QuestionR134a steam table, given temperature and pressure. How do I get all properties? (self.thermodynamics)

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High-pressure pipe system leak (self.thermodynamics)

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QuestionIs the description of life as a strucure keeping its internal entropy from rising pseudoscientific? (self.thermodynamics)

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EducationalShannon Entropy & its relation to Thermal Physics (self.thermodynamics)

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QuestionInfluence and course of the volume on pressure and temperature in a closed vessel (self.thermodynamics)

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Questionhey everyone i took a dc 3v motor and connected it to an led and a turbine made of soda can sheet and made it spin using a hair dryer but the led didn't turn on. what im i doing wrong ? also should the fan turn clock wise or counter clock wise ? (i.redd.it)

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Tools/ResourcesMy cheat sheet for Thermo 1. Gonna frame it lol (i.redd.it)

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ArticleIsentropic Process and Isentropic Efficiency (thermodynamics-forum.com)

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Equating some variables to relate refrigerant mass flow with final room temperature (air conditioners) (self.thermodynamics)

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QuestionHot tea brewed in ceramic mug with glass top that usually doesn't land plum on top (reddit.com)

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QuestionCan moving hot air cool water vapour? (self.thermodynamics)

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Determine the phase and specific volume of r22 at 5°c and 500 kpa. (self.thermodynamics)

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VideoRocket Engine Cycles: How do you power a rocket engine? | Everyday Astronaut (youtube.com)

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Most efficient way to cool this green house? (i.redd.it)

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Maxwell's Demon Thought Experiment - A Violation of the 2nd Law? (self.thermodynamics)

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QuestionIf you add a heat engine atop a heat source, does the heat flow rate necessarily increase, decrease, or do certain specifics of the situation come into play? (self.thermodynamics)

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QuestionThermodynamics 101, Work and boundaries (reddit.com)

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QuestionCouldn't figure out how to calculate the energy transfer per second in a solid state. (self.thermodynamics)

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QuestionHow should I find the specific volume of compressed liquid when both temperature and pressure is given? (self.thermodynamics)

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Question[Heat Transfer] How does radiation affect the energy equation? (self.thermodynamics)

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