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“We are quite ignorant of the condition of energy in bodies generally. We know how much gas goes in, and how much comes out, and know whether at entrance and exit it is in the form of heat or of work. That is all.”

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Peter Tait
Peter Tait

Peter Tait was a Scottish physicist known for his contributions to electromagnetism and his work on the nature of light. He is credited with coining the term 'photon' and made significant advancements in the understanding of light's dual nature as both a wave and a particle. more

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