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Show that the change in entropy for a cycle of a heat engine is
[tex]\Delta S = \frac{Q_{cold}}{T_{cold}} - \frac{Q_{hot}}{T_{hot}}[/tex]
[tex]\Delta S = \frac{Q_{cold}}{T_{cold}} - \frac{Q_{hot}}{T_{hot}}[/tex]
You are to assume an isothermal heat transfer from the hot register to the gas and an isothermal flow from the gas to the cold register.endeavor said:Well, I was thinking about
[tex]W = Q_{in} - Q_{out} = Q_{hot} - Q_{cold}[/tex]
or that
[tex]\Delta S = S_{f} - S_{i}[/tex]
But I'm not sure where to go from here...
Entropy is a measure of the disorder or randomness in a system. It is important in science because it helps us understand how energy and matter are distributed and transformed in a system, and how natural processes tend towards increasing disorder over time.
The change in entropy, denoted as ΔS, is calculated using the equation ΔS = Q/T, where Q is the energy transferred and T is the temperature in Kelvin. This equation is based on the second law of thermodynamics, which states that the total entropy of a closed system will always increase over time.
Yes, entropy can be negative. This means that the system is becoming more ordered or structured. However, in a closed system, the overall change in entropy will always be positive.
Entropy is closely related to the concept of equilibrium, which is the state where there is no net transfer of energy or matter between different parts of a system. At equilibrium, the entropy is at its maximum, and any changes in the system will result in a decrease in entropy.
Examples of the change in entropy can be seen in processes such as melting ice, where the solid state with low entropy is transformed into liquid with higher entropy. Other examples include chemical reactions, weather patterns, and the formation of stars and galaxies in the universe.