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if entropy were a vector, could you call q (heat flow) its direction and T (temperature) its magnitude?
Entropy as Vector: Q as Direction, T as Magnitude?
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cesiumfrog
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how do you cope with heat flow also having a magnitude?
In the literature, though, entropy "current" is sometimes discussed, so look into that if you're interested.
In the literature, though, entropy "current" is sometimes discussed, so look into that if you're interested.
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