Discovering the Father of Thermodynamics and the Laws of Energy Conversion

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James Joule is credited with the first law of thermodynamics, which states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only converted from one form to another. Sadi Carnot is recognized as the Father of Thermodynamics due to his foundational work on the Carnot heat engine and the Carnot cycle, which relates to the second law of thermodynamics. These contributions are essential to understanding energy transformations in physical systems. The discussion highlights the significance of these figures in the development of thermodynamic principles. Overall, the contributions of Joule and Carnot are pivotal in the field of thermodynamics.
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"Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, it can only be converted from one form to another..."

Who is credited with this law? Does anyone know? Is there a "Father" of thermodynamics?



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James Joule is credited with the first law.

Sadi Carnot is considered the Father of Thermodynamics. You may know of him from the Carnot heat engine and the Carnot cycle (from which follows the second law of thermodynamics).
 

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