Physics

Physics

Problem

11.3 Explain why (a) Two bodies at different temperatures T1T_{1} and T2T_{2} if brought in thermal contact do not necessarily settle to the mean temperature (T1+T2)/2\left(T_{1}+T_{2}\right) / 2. (b) The coolant in a chemical or a nuclear plant (i.e., the liquid used to prevent the different parts of a plant from getting too hot) should have high specific heat. (c) Air pressure in a car tyre increases during driving. (d) The climate of a harbour town is more temperate than that of a town in a desert at the same latitude.

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