Entropy : Why is it Predicted to Cause the Heat Death of the Universe?

Entropy : Why is it Predicted to Cause the Heat Death of the Universe?

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The video explores the concept of Maxwell's demon, a theoretical being that can sort gas molecules to create a pressure difference, and the idea of perpetual motion machines, which are impossible due to the second law of thermodynamics. It explains entropy as a measure of disorder and how it increases in isolated systems, making 100% efficiency unattainable. The video also discusses the eventual heat death of the universe, where entropy will reach its maximum, leading to a cold, lifeless cosmos.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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