Kelvin's paradox

GPTKB entity

Statements (13)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific paradox
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Kelvin–Helmholtz_paradox
gptkbp:describes apparent contradiction in the age of the Sun
gptkbp:field thermodynamics
gptkbp:historicalName 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kelvin's paradox
gptkbp:involves gptkb:gravitational_contraction_theory
gptkbp:namedAfter Lord Kelvin
gptkbp:originatedIn inability to explain Sun's long-term energy output with known physics of the time
gptkbp:relatedTo solar energy source
gptkbp:solvedBy discovery of nuclear fusion
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sir_William_Thomson_(Lord_Kelvin)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4