Question

Define source and sink in thermodynamics

Answer 1

A thermal reservoir, or thermal bath is a thermodynamic system with a heat capacity that is large enough that when it is in thermal contact with another system of interest or its environment, its temperature remains effectively constant.It is an effectively infinite pool of thermal energy at a given, constant

Answer 2

Answer:

reservoir that supplies energy in the form of heat is called a source and one that absorbs energy in the form of heat is called a sink. For example, atmospheric air is a source for heat pumps and a sink for air conditioners.