ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Third law of thermodynamics

Hey little one, have you ever heard of the third law of thermodynamics? It's a scientific rule that helps us understand how matter behaves at very low temperatures.

Now, you might remember that matter is made up of tiny particles called atoms and molecules that are constantly moving around. The third law of thermodynamics tells us that at the very bottom of the temperature scale (known as absolute zero), these particles would stop moving completely.

Imagine you're playing with some toys, and they're moving around really fast. But the colder it gets, the slower the toys move, until they eventually stop. This is what happens to particles when they reach absolute zero - they stop moving entirely.

But why does this matter? Well, scientists use this law to help them understand how materials behave in extremely cold environments, such as outer space or superconductors. It also helps them to understand how energy is distributed and used within materials.

So in summary, the third law of thermodynamics says that all motion in matter will stop completely at absolute zero, and this helps scientists better understand how materials behave in extreme conditions.