Second law of thermodynamics : The law specifying the condition of transformation of heat into work is called the Second law of thermodynamics.
There are several statements which explains the second law of thermodynamics ------
1) Kelvin-Planck's statement : It is impossible to construct an engine, operating in a cycle, to extract heat from hot body and convert it completely into mechanical work done i.e., 100% conversion of heat into work is impossible.
2) Clausius statement : It is impossible for any cyclic machine to produce no any effect other than to convey heat continuously from one body to another at a higher temperature.
3) Kelvin's statement : It is impossible to get continuously supply of work by cooling a body to a temperature lower than that of the coldest of its surroundings.
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