What is the Zeroth law of thermodynamics?

1 Answer
Oct 27, 2014

The zeroth law of thermodynamics states that if two thermodynamic systems are each in thermal equilibrium with a third, then all three are in thermal equilibrium with each other.

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Taking an example:
If A and C are in thermal equilibrium with B, then A is in thermal equilibrium with C.

Basically, it would mean that all three: A, B and C are at the same temperature.

The Zeroth Law is so named because it logically precedes the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics.