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Suppose that two systems, each composed of two particles represented by circles, have $20 \mathrm{~J}$ of total energy. Which system, $\mathrm{A}$ or $\mathrm{B}$, has the greatest entropy? Why?
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Entropy is a measure of the disorder or randomness of a system. It also gives an idea of how much of the thermal energy of a system is available to do useful work. Show more…
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Suppose that two systems, each composed of two particles represented by circles, have 20 J of total energy. Which system, A or B, has the greater entropy? Why?
Two systems, each composed of two particles represented by circles, have $20 \mathrm{~J}$ of total energy. Which system, $\mathrm{A}$ or $\mathrm{B}$, has the greater entropy? Why?
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