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Can you think of other examples of things you might understand theoretically, but not practically?

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Best example would be Carnot engine. It is possible in theory not in real life.

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In real engines, the heat transfers at a sudden change in temperature whereas in a Carnot engine, the temperature remains constant. In our day to day lives, reversible processes can't be carried out and there is no such engine with 100 % efficiency. Thus, the Carnot cycle is practically not possible.

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