Is S as a function of U consistent with the second law of thermodynamics?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between entropy (S) as a function of energy (U) and its compliance with the second law of thermodynamics. Participants clarify that S as a function of U does not violate the second law, as entropy is inherently maximized in thermodynamic processes. The Sackur-Tetrode Equation is highlighted as a relevant tool for understanding this relationship in the context of monatomic ideal gases.

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if given enropy S as a function of energy U how do i tell that is obeys the second postulate?
 
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i had the same question lol
 
ginda770 said:
if given enropy S as a function of energy U how do i tell that is obeys the second postulate?
I am not sure what you mean by the second postulate. Do you mean the second law of Thermodynamics? (it is not a postulate).

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in our class there were 4 postulates. the second was that entropy is maximized. we were given a few entropy functions and had to decide which ones violated the second postulate
 
S given as a function of U doesn not violate the second law of thermodynamics..because S IS a function of U...
look up the Sackure-Tetrode Equation for a monatomic ideal gas
 

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