dynamical theory of heat

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gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:basisFor gptkb:first_law_of_thermodynamics
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:caloric_theory
gptkbp:describes heat as a form of energy
gptkbp:explains conversion of mechanical work to heat
mechanical equivalent of heat
gptkbp:field thermodynamics
gptkbp:historicalPeriod 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label dynamical theory of heat
gptkbp:influenced modern thermodynamics
gptkbp:notableFigure gptkb:James_Prescott_Joule
gptkb:Rudolf_Clausius
gptkb:William_Thomson
gptkbp:opposedBy caloric as a material substance
gptkbp:relatedConcept energy conservation
kinetic theory of gases
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:On_the_Dynamical_Theory_of_Heat_(William_Thomson,_1851)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6