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Question
Which law of thermodynamics introduces the concept of temperature as a physical quantity that is equal for systems in thermal equilibrium with a third system?
Explanation
**Heat engine** absorbs Q_h from hot reservoir T_h, does work W, rejects Q_c to cold T_c, efficiency η = W/Q_h =1 - Q_c/Q_h, second law limits η <1, Kelvin-Planck forbids perfect engine with Q_c=0, Clausius statement heat cannot flow spontaneously from cold to hot without work, equivalent to Kelvin-Planck. The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics states that if two systems are each in thermal equilibrium with a third system, they are in thermal equilibrium with each other. This leads to the concept of temperature as a measurable property that is the same for systems in thermal equilibrium. Using first law ΔU = Q - W, W
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