Macrostates of 6 F-D particles? (Answer key wrong?)

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The discussion focuses on the calculation of macrostates for six indistinguishable particles following Fermi-Dirac statistics, where the multiplicity is Ω = 162 and degeneracy g = 3. The correct total number of macrostates is established as 8, contradicting the book's answer. The thermodynamic probability W for each macrostate was calculated, yielding values of 9, 27, 9, 81, 9, and 9, with an average occupation number of 2.27, 1.722, 1.056, 0.667, 0.0222, and 0.056. The initial discrepancy was resolved by correcting the drawing of the macrostates.

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Homework Statement



For six indistinguishable particles obeyed Fermi Dirac statistics where multiplicity, Ω = 162, g = 3 (degeneracy), U = 7
a. Find the total number of macro states.
Answer in book: 8. Idk why
b. Calculate the thermodynamic probability, W of each macro state.
d. Find the average occupation number of each state
Answer: 2.27,1.722,1.056,0.667,0.0222,0.056
BOOK MIGHT BE WRONG.

Homework Equations


W = ∏(over j) gj! / (gj-Nj)!Nj!
<Nj> = Ω^-1 * ∑(over k) NjkWk

The Attempt at a Solution


I drew out 6 macro states.
I got thermo prob of 9, 27, 9,81,9,9 and the occupation numbers didn't match up.
 
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SOLVED. Made mistake in drawing of macro states.
 

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