the three laws of thermodynamics
31History of economic thought — The history of economic thought deals with different thinkers and theories in the field of political economy and economics from the ancient world to the present day. British philosopher Adam Smith is cited by many as the father of modern… …
32physics — /fiz iks/, n. (used with a sing. v.) the science that deals with matter, energy, motion, and force. [1580 90; see PHYSIC, ICS] * * * I Science that deals with the structure of matter and the interactions between the fundamental constituents of… …
33Constructal theory — Design in nature is flow. The two sides of the constructal law: we predict the occurrence of design in nature, and we design devices for human use. The constructal law puts forth the idea that the generation of design (configuration, pattern,… …
34probability and statistics — ▪ mathematics Introduction the branches of mathematics concerned with the laws governing random events, including the collection, analysis, interpretation, and display of numerical data. Probability has its origin in the study of gambling… …
35Absolute zero — For other uses, see Absolute Zero (disambiguation). Absolute zero is the theoretical temperature at which entropy reaches its minimum value. The laws of thermodynamics state that absolute zero cannot be reached using only thermodynamic means. A… …
36University of Cambridge — Latin: Academia Cantabrigiensis Motto Hinc lucem et pocula sacra (Latin) Motto in English …
37Glossary of classical physics — This article is a glossary of classical physics. It is some of the most common terms in classical physics and how they are used.AlphanumericTOC align=center nobreak= numbers= externallinks= references= top=| A * Acceleration the rate of change of …
38Trophic dynamics — In ecology, trophic dynamics is the system of trophic levels (Greek trophē , food), which describe the position that an organism occupies in a food chain what it eats, and what eats it. Energy economy Ecologists study the energy economies of… …
39Heat capacity — Thermodynamics …
40Gibbs free energy — Thermodynamics …
