DocumentCode
901368
Title
A resolution of a circuit paradox
Author
Wax, N.
Volume
56
Issue
11
fYear
1968
Firstpage
2073
Lastpage
2076
Abstract
A series motor, energized by the current from a noisy resistor, develops a nonzero average torque; it seems that work can be done by the motor while the resistor´s temperature decreases, violating the second law of thermodynamics. This paradox is resolved by specifying the thermodynamic properties of the motor´s load.
Keywords
Circuit noise; Clocks; Commutation; Pistons; Resistors; Shafts; Switches; Temperature distribution; Torque; Universal motors;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Proceedings of the IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9219
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/PROC.1968.6798
Filename
1448728
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