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| Mad Scientists Science and Mathematics discussion-- theories, arguments, citations, proofs and pudding. |
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 2002-10-18, 15:50 |
ScrewThirdHeartbeat 
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 Rate of energy loss
Say I have a machine that changes energy from one form to another, just cycling through heat, light, chemical, mechanical, etc.. Is there a formula that can show the rate of energy loss do to entropy?
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2002-10-18, 16:45 |
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Facedown in the shag rug.
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Re: Rate of energy loss
(Energy input - useable energy output) / Time = Energy wasted
Close enough?
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Rate of energy loss
