Explaining the Stock Wave Entropy Increase

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of entropy increase in the context of stock waves, exploring potential explanations for this phenomenon. Participants are examining the relationship between energy forms and entropy, with a focus on mechanical and thermal energy.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the reason behind the entropy increase across stock waves.
  • Another participant suggests that viscous dissipation of mechanical energy could be a factor in explaining the entropy increase.
  • There is a repeated inquiry regarding whether the energy involved is mechanical or thermal.
  • One participant asserts that mechanical energy converts to thermal energy, implying a relationship between these forms of energy and entropy.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus, as there are competing views regarding the types of energy involved and their roles in the entropy increase.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes ambiguity regarding the definitions of mechanical and thermal energy and how they relate to entropy, which remains unresolved.

stephane
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Hi all

Why the entropy increase across the stock wave.? How we can explain it

Thanks
 
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Viscous dissipation of mechanical energy.
 
Mechanical or thermal energy.?
 
stephane said:
Mechanical or thermal energy.?
Mechanical energy to thermal energy.
 
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