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Maxwell's demon

physical science Maturity 13-18

Imagine a tiny being with a door. This being sorts small bits of air. It lets fast bits go one way. It lets slow bits go the other way. This makes one side hot. It makes one side cold. Can you imagine a tiny door?

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