Is Gibbs free energy really free in the Universe?

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Is Gibbs free energy really free in the Universe?

2007-03-08 03:38:19 · 2 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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It is available energy that can be extracted from a system. It's not free from a sense of coming from nothing. It's free in the sense of being free to participate in doing work.

2007-03-08 04:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by Gene 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

TANSTAAFL

2007-03-08 12:26:44 · answer #2 · answered by Iridflare 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋