The temperature of the surface of the sun is approximately 6000K. It w...
The creation of a temperature of 8000K by transferring heat from a colder body (sun at 6000K) by means of a lens is a violation of second law of thermodynamics.
The correct answer is: Second law
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The temperature of the surface of the sun is approximately 6000K. It w...
Violation of the Second Law of Thermodynamics
The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that in any isolated system, the total entropy (or disorder) will always increase over time. This law is often associated with the concept of heat transfer, which involves the flow of energy from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature. Let's see how the given scenario violates this law:
1. Temperature of the Sun
The temperature of the surface of the Sun is approximately 6000K. This temperature represents the thermal equilibrium of the Sun, where the energy generated from nuclear fusion reactions in its core is balanced by the energy radiated away from its surface. It is an equilibrium state.
2. Focusing Sun Rays
If we use a big lens to focus the sun rays, we can increase the intensity of the light falling on a specific area. This can indeed raise the temperature of the focused spot. In this case, the temperature is stated to be 8000K.
3. Violation
By focusing the sun rays to produce a temperature of 8000K, we are essentially creating a region with a higher temperature than the surface of the Sun itself. This violates the Second Law of Thermodynamics because heat naturally flows from regions of higher temperature to regions of lower temperature. In this case, we are creating a condition where heat would need to flow from the region with a higher temperature (8000K) to the region with a lower temperature (6000K), which contradicts the natural flow of heat.
Conclusion
In summary, the scenario presented violates the Second Law of Thermodynamics because it creates a situation where heat would flow in the opposite direction of its natural tendency, from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature. This violation contradicts the fundamental principle of the Second Law, which states that the total entropy of an isolated system will always increase over time.