Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry 1 Question 46
49. Statement I There is a natural asymmetry between converting work to heat and converting heat to work.
Statement II No process is possible in which the sole result is the absorption of heat from a reservoir and its complete conversion into work.
(2008, 3M)
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Solution:
- Statement $I$ is true, it is statement of first law of thermodynamics.
Statement II is true, it is statement of second law of thermodynamics. However, Statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I.