A common (but imprecise) way of stating the third law of

Chapter 4, Problem 37P

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

PROBLEM 37P

A common (but imprecise) way of stating the third law of thermodynamics is “You can’t reach absolute zero.” Discuss how the third law, as stated in Section 3.2, puts limits on how low a temperature can be attained by various refrigeration techniques.

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

PROBLEM 37P

A common (but imprecise) way of stating the third law of thermodynamics is “You can’t reach absolute zero.” Discuss how the third law, as stated in Section 3.2, puts limits on how low a temperature can be attained by various refrigeration techniques.

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 3

Third law of thermodynamics says that the entropy of the system approaches zero at absolute zero temperature. At absolute zero temperature, there is no heat or thermal energy. This implies that the heat capacity of the system becomes zero when the temperature of the system goes to zero.

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back