Define 2nd law of thermodynamics in two ways

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Homework Statement



Define the second law of thermodynamics in two different ways and show these two ways are equivalent.

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Could anyone give me any pointers as to what this might mean? I know what the 2nd law of thermodynamics states, but how would I define it in two different ways?

Thank you.
 
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ZedCar said:
Could anyone give me any pointers as to what this might mean? I know what the 2nd law of thermodynamics states, but how would I define it in two different ways?
It is a reference to the different statements of the second law by Clausius and by Lord Kelvin.

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