Entropy can be calculated by a relationship proposed by Ludwig Boltzmann: S k ln(W) where k = 1.38 x 10-23 J/K and W is the number of ways a particular state can be obtained. (This equation is engraved on Boltzmann's tombstone.) Calculate S for the arrangement shown on the figure below. S = Microstates J/K Number Microstates

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Entropy can be calculated by a relationship proposed by Ludwig Boltzmann:
S = k ln(W)
where k = 1.38 x 10-23 J/K and W is the number of ways a particular state can be obtained. (This equation is engraved on Boltzmann's tombstone.) Calculate S for the arrangement shown on the figure below.
S:
Microstates
J/K
Number of Microstates
Transcribed Image Text:Entropy can be calculated by a relationship proposed by Ludwig Boltzmann: S = k ln(W) where k = 1.38 x 10-23 J/K and W is the number of ways a particular state can be obtained. (This equation is engraved on Boltzmann's tombstone.) Calculate S for the arrangement shown on the figure below. S: Microstates J/K Number of Microstates
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