Change in system entropy in relation to heat transfer

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Homework Statement
Establishing the Relationship Between Input Heat for Energy Conservation and Input Heat Defined by Entropy.
Relevant Equations
entropy balance equation.
entropy definition formula.
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Q: What are the differences between the heat transfer calculated by the energy conservation equation and the heat transfer determined by the Gibbs relation? ##why\ \left( ans\_1 \right) \ne \left( ans\_2 \right) ##
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Energy balance:
$$
Q_{in,net}-W_{out,net}=\cancel{\bigtriangleup U_{cv}}\cdots \left( 1 \right)
$$
$$
Q_{in,net}=-Q
$$
$$
W_{out,net}=-W_{in}
$$
$$
\therefore \left( 1 \right) =-Q+W_{in}=0
$$
$$
\therefore Q=W_{in}=200KJ\cdots \cdots \left( ans\_1 \right)
$$

entropy balance equation.
entropy definition formula.
Gibbs relation.
$$
dS_{sys}=\left( \frac{\delta Q}{T_k} \right) _{int.rev}\cdots \left( 2 \right)
$$
$$
\bigtriangleup S_{sys}=m\left( \frac{\cancel{du}+p\cancel{dv}}{T_k} \right) =0
$$
$$
\therefore \left( 2 \right) =0
$$
$$
\therefore Q=0KJ\cdots \cdots \left( ans\_2 \right)
$$
 
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Homework Statement: Establishing the Relationship Between Input Heat for Energy Conservation and Input Heat Defined by Entropy.
Relevant Equations: entropy balance equation.
entropy definition formula.

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Q: What are the differences between the heat transfer calculated by the energy conservation equation and the heat transfer determined by the Gibbs relation? ##why\ \left( ans\_1 \right) \ne \left( ans\_2 \right) ##
reference

Energy balance:
$$
Q_{in,net}-W_{out,net}=\cancel{\bigtriangleup U_{cv}}\cdots \left( 1 \right)
$$
$$
Q_{in,net}=-Q
$$
$$
W_{out,net}=-W_{in}
$$
$$
\therefore \left( 1 \right) =-Q+W_{in}=0
$$
$$
\therefore Q=W_{in}=200KJ\cdots \cdots \left( ans\_1 \right)
$$

entropy balance equation.
entropy definition formula.
Gibbs relation.
$$
dS_{sys}=\left( \frac{\delta Q}{T_k} \right) _{int.rev}\cdots \left( 2 \right)
$$
$$
\bigtriangleup S_{sys}=m\left( \frac{\cancel{du}+p\cancel{dv}}{T_k} \right) =0
$$
$$
\therefore \left( 2 \right) =0
$$
$$
\therefore Q=0KJ\cdots \cdots \left( ans\_2 \right)
$$
The entropy change of the system is zero since the gas temperature and volume are constant. The entropy transferred from the system to the surroundings is ##200/(30 + 273)=0.660\ kJ/K##. From the Clausius relationship, $$\Delta S=\frac{Q}{T_{surr}}+\sigma$$where ##\sigma## is the amount of entropy generated within the system during the process. So, $$0=-0.660+\sigma$$and the amount of generated entropy is equal to 0.660 kJ/K.

This question is a little ambiguous since, if the system is at 40 C and the surroundings are at 30 C, the system should be transferring heat to the surroundings until it too is at 30 C. But its final temperature is stated to be 40 C. It isn't clear what one should take as the temperature at the interface between the system and surroundings when the heat transfer Q and entropy transfer ##Q/T_{interface}##is occurring.
 
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The entropy change of the system is zero since the gas temperature and volume are constant. The entropy transferred from the system to the surroundings is ##200/(30 + 273)=0.660\ kJ/K##. From the Clausius relationship, $$\Delta S=\frac{Q}{T_{surr}}+\sigma$$where ##\sigma## is the amount of entropy generated within the system during the process. So, $$0=-0.660+\sigma$$and the amount of generated entropy is equal to 0.660 kJ/K.

This question is a little ambiguous since, if the system is at 40 C and the surroundings are at 30 C, the system should be transferring heat to the surroundings until it too is at 30 C. But its final temperature is stated to be 40 C. It isn't clear what one should take as the temperature at the interface between the system and surroundings when the heat transfer Q and entropy transfer ##Q/T_{interface}##is occurring.
You've provided a detailed explanation, thank you. I finally understand.
 

1. How does heat transfer affect the change in system entropy?

Heat transfer can cause a change in system entropy by increasing or decreasing the disorder of particles within the system. When heat is transferred from a hotter object to a cooler object, the particles in the cooler object will gain more energy and become more disordered, resulting in an increase in system entropy. Conversely, when heat is transferred from a cooler object to a hotter object, the particles in the hotter object will become more ordered, leading to a decrease in system entropy.

2. What is the relationship between heat transfer and the change in system entropy?

The relationship between heat transfer and the change in system entropy is that heat transfer can cause a change in the disorder of particles within a system, resulting in a change in system entropy. This relationship is described by the second law of thermodynamics, which states that in any spontaneous process, the total entropy of the universe will always increase.

3. Can the change in system entropy be reversed by heat transfer?

In most cases, the change in system entropy caused by heat transfer cannot be reversed. This is because heat transfer tends to increase the disorder of particles within a system, and it is very difficult to reverse this increase in disorder. However, in certain cases, such as in a reversible process, the change in system entropy can be reversed by precisely controlling the amount and direction of heat transfer.

4. How does the type of heat transfer affect the change in system entropy?

The type of heat transfer can have different effects on the change in system entropy. For example, conduction and radiation tend to increase the disorder of particles within a system, leading to an increase in system entropy. On the other hand, convection can have different effects depending on the direction of heat transfer. If heat is transferred from a hotter object to a cooler object, convection will increase system entropy, but if heat is transferred from a cooler object to a hotter object, convection will decrease system entropy.

5. Can the change in system entropy caused by heat transfer be calculated?

Yes, the change in system entropy caused by heat transfer can be calculated using the formula ΔS = Q/T, where ΔS is the change in system entropy, Q is the amount of heat transferred, and T is the temperature at which the heat transfer occurs. This formula is based on the definition of entropy as the measure of the dispersal of energy in a system, and it can be used to calculate the change in system entropy in various heat transfer scenarios.

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