Absolute zero and diesel engine: what they have in common
- Step 1. Absolute zero — uses — Thermodynamics. The thermodynamic scale.
- Step 2. Thermodynamics — was inspired by — Watt steam engine. Carnot wrote “Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire” trying to understand steam engines.
- Step 3. Watt steam engine — evolved into — Tractor. The first tractors were steam-powered.
- Step 4. Tractor — has part — Diesel engine. A diesel.