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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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Entropy is a measure of the number of specific ways in which a system may be arranged, often taken to be a measure of disorder or randomness. The system with more possible arrangements or states will have higher entropy. Show more…
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