Does Downloading Books Decrease Entropy in Kindle?

[jordankonisky]

When I download a book to my Kindle, does the total entropy of the device decrease. I would think so.

 

[Nugatory]

When I download a book to my Kindle, does the total entropy of the device decrease. I would think so.

It will depend on what was in those memory cells before the download.

 

[russ_watters]

Also depends on how far you want to take this: was it running on battery or plugged in at the time?

 

[jordankonisky]

Nugatory: Could you be more specific? What condition of memory would lead to decreased entropy upon download and what condition would lead to an increase?

Russ_Watters: Please explain why it matters if on battery or plugged in.

 

[russ_watters]

Russ_Watters: Please explain why it matters if on battery or plugged in.

The battery stores energy through chemical processes, so charging or discharging will affect the entropy of the Kindle (more charge should mean lower entropy).