Which is the best Mechanical Engineering book to understand the basics of thermodynamics for beginners?
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One of the most important Mechanical Engineering subjects is Thermodynamics, which deals with the concepts of heat energy and temperature, along with its conversion between different forms. You would come across a variety of books that will give you a basic understanding of the concept, but here are a few book suggestions for Mechanical Engineering freshers to grasp the basics of thermodynamics quickly:
- Basic and Applied Thermodynamics by P. K. Nag
- Engineering Thermodynamics by S. K. Som & G. Biswas
- The Laws of Thermodynamics: A Very Short Introduction by Peter Atkins
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