Module 1 : Classical Thermodynamics

Lecture 12 : Third Law of Thermodynamics

Quiz 12

  1. State the Nernst-Simon statement of third law of thermodynamics.
  2. Sate Curie’s law? What is its application?
  3. What do you mean by paramagnetic and diamagnetic substance?
  4. Give 3 (three) examples of paramagnetic salts
  5. What is adiabatic demagnetization?
  6. Explain with the help of neat sketch the working principle of adiabatic demagnetization of a paramagnetic salt.