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What is Zeroth law of thermodynamics?

Zeroth law of thermodynamics states that when two systems are in thermal
equilibrium with the third one, then all three are in thermal equilibrium with each
other.

Zeroth law can be explained in many different ways but the most simplest would be
"Systems in thermal equilibrium has the same temperature

Explanation:
This statement just says that, if body 'A' is
in thermal equilibrium with body
'B' and body 'B' is in thermal
equilibrium with body 'C' then body
'A' will also be in thermal
equilibrium with body 'C' and all three will
be in thermal equilibrium with each other.

Thermal equilibrium:
Thermal equilibrium is a condition when two
different bodies of different temperature
attains a same temperature as time passes.
Temperature is a unique property, which can help us to measure whether a body is hot
or cold.
When these two bodies, of different temperature are brought near each other, as time
passes both bodies will have same temperature and this is called as thermal
equilibrium.  

 Two bodies are said to be in thermal equilibrium when there is no transfer of heat
between the two. 

Example and uses of zeroth law of thermodynamics:


Thermometer is one of the common example of  zeroth law of thermodynamics. With
increase in temperature, mercury present inside it expands but due to area being constant,
height is expanded and label around it shows us the temperature. This is one of the most
common application of zeroth law of  thermodynamics. 

Application of zeroth law of thermodynamics; can also be seen in, food  processing


industry, refrigerators, temperature measurement in various industries and to
measure atmospheric temperature.

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