What modern technologies did Carnot’s work indirectly influence?
Smartphones
Solar Panels
Automobiles
Computers
Answer
The development of automobiles can be traced back to the groundbreaking work of Sadi Carnot in the field of thermodynamics. His studies of heat engines and his formulation of the Carnot cycle provided a theoretical foundation for efficient energy conversion, which later became crucial for the design and operation of internal combustion engines used in automobiles.
Revolutionizing Thermodynamics: The Man Behind It All - Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot Quiz
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