Q. A steam engine works on

A
Principle of conservation of energy
B
Zeroth law of thermodynamics
C
Second law of thermodynamics
D
Principle of conservation of momentum
Solution:

The Kelvin?Planck statement (or the Heat Engine Statement) of the second law of thermodynamics states that it is impossible to devise a cyclically operating heat engine, the effect of which is to absorb energy in the form of heat from a single thermal reservoir and to deliver an equivalent amount of work.

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