Microcanonical ensemble => constant entropy?

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Homework Statement


In a microcanonical ensemble is entropy constant? Since there is only one macrostate of energy.


The Attempt at a Solution


I think so.
 
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But entropy is not only dependent on energy but also temperture in the system? Entropy also depends on avaliable amount of space in which the particles can occupy?
 
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