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The '''temperature''' of a system in [[classical thermodynamics]] is intimately related to the [[zeroth law of thermodynamics]]; two systems having to have the same temperature if they are to be in thermal equilibrium. | The '''temperature''' of a system in [[classical thermodynamics]] is intimately related to the [[zeroth law of thermodynamics]]; two systems having to have the same temperature if they are to be in thermal equilibrium (i.e. there is no net [[heat]] flow between them). | ||
However, it is most useful to have a temperature scale. | |||
By making use of the [[Equation of State: Ideal Gas |ideal gas law]] one can define an absolute temperature | By making use of the [[Equation of State: Ideal Gas |ideal gas law]] one can define an absolute temperature | ||
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The temperature of a system in classical thermodynamics is intimately related to the zeroth law of thermodynamics; two systems having to have the same temperature if they are to be in thermal equilibrium (i.e. there is no net heat flow between them).
However, it is most useful to have a temperature scale.
By making use of the ideal gas law one can define an absolute temperature
having the SI units of Kelvin (named in honour of William Thomson).
