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Question:Think up several processes (other than those already mentioned) that would obey the first law of thermodynamics, but, if they actually occurred, would violate the second law?

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(1) The water on the footway combines into small droplets, which are compelled to move upward and rise into the air.

(2) A soccer ball in the field collects some energy from its surroundings and initiates to roll.

(3) A cup of tea warms by taking thermal energy from the air molecules around its surrounding.

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Understanding the first law of thermodynamics 

According to the first law of thermodynamics, any thermodynamic process is subjected to the principle of conservation of energy, which indicates that energy cannot be produced or demolished.

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Determining several processes that would obey the first law of thermodynamics and violate the second law of thermodynamics when taking place

The following are some processes that will obey the first law and violate the second law if they occur.

(1) The water on the footway combines into small droplets, which are compelled to move upward and rise into the air.

(2) A soccer ball in the field collects some energy from its surroundings and initiates to roll.

(3) A cup of tea warms by taking thermal energy from the air molecules around its surrounding.

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