Energy Basics
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Energy Basics
Laws of Thermodynamics
Law 1: Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
However, energy can be converted into different forms to provide energy services. For example, a space heater converts electrical energy to heat.
Law 2: Heat flows from hot to cold, and there are losses when converting from heat to work.
Using heat for anything but heat is... See more
Law 1: Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
However, energy can be converted into different forms to provide energy services. For example, a space heater converts electrical energy to heat.
Law 2: Heat flows from hot to cold, and there are losses when converting from heat to work.
Using heat for anything but heat is... See more