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Can you please state the 2nd law of thermodynamics and give a example (please include formula)

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The second Law of thermodynamics states that the heat flows spontaneously from a hot object to a cold object.

For example that is how works a steam engine.

ΔS = ΔQ/t

Where:

S = entropy

Q= heat

t= time

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