What scientific concept, developed in part by studying steam engines, explains the relationship between heat and mechanical work?
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Correct answer: Thermodynamics
Scientists like Sadi Carnot analyzed the efficiency of steam engines to understand how heat is converted into energy. This research laid the groundwork for the laws of thermodynamics in the 19th century.
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