What was one of the reasons Kelvin was ennobled in 1892?
Achievements in thermodynamics
Inventing the light bulb
Discovering radio waves
Developing the steam engine
Answer
Kelvin was ennobled in 1892 in recognition of his achievements in thermodynamics and his opposition to Irish Home Rule. His work in thermodynamics, particularly the formulation of the first and second laws, greatly contributed to the unification of the emerging discipline of physics.
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