Sadi Carnot's work helped formalize the..
First law of motion
Second law of thermodynamics
Law of gravitation
Theory of relativity
Answer
The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease over time, effectively limiting the system's capacity to perform useful work. Sadi Carnot's pioneering research on the efficiency of heat engines played a pivotal role in the formalization and comprehension of this fundamental principle, which governs energy transformations and spontaneity in physical processes across diverse scientific disciplines.
Revolutionizing Thermodynamics: The Man Behind It All - Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot Quiz
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