2007-09-07 14:32:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
How would you describe the results in thermodynamic and biochemical terms?
2007-09-07 17:18:24 · update #1
Measure entropy of food, water, oxygen, and the person himself. Wait a week then measure entropy of poop, pee, exhaled CO2, and infrared radiation give off by body heat, and the person again. Subtract second sum from first. If it's a positive number, 2nd law is obeyed.
2007-09-07 16:18:46 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could realize that the second law of thermodynamics states that entropy can decrease locally if you add energy to a system. And we've got this great big shiny source of energy up there in the sky ...
2007-09-07 21:39:36 · answer #2 · answered by eri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Enclose life inside airtight, light proof container, put in freezer (or better yet, dunk in liquid nitrogen) and wait.
After a few days, open container and notice life is dead.
This shows volume control without exterior energy is incompatible with life.
2007-09-07 21:53:10 · answer #3 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋