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Whats the deepest relationsheep between time and Entropy.Equations their meanings and stuff...Any referances,ideas would be helpfull.Thanks
anorlunda said:Are you asking about the "arrow of time" and the 2nd law of thermodynamics? If so, what have you studied so far?
Also, if you look at the bottom of this page, you will see links to several PF threads discussing this topic.
Arman777 said:The time.Just time and entrophy.Like particles motion and time, the connection between them.
Why with time entropy increases ?
PeroK said:Try watching this:
http://www.cornell.edu/video/richard-feynman-messenger-lecture-5-distinction-past-future
The concept of time and entropy is closely related to the second law of thermodynamics, which states that the total entropy (or disorder) of a closed system will always increase over time. Time is a fundamental dimension in which events occur and entropy is a measure of the randomness or disorder within a system.
The arrow of time, or the direction in which time flows, is closely connected to the concept of entropy. Entropy increases in the direction of the arrow of time, meaning that systems tend to become more disordered and chaotic as time progresses.
One of the most well-known equations related to time and entropy is the second law of thermodynamics, which states that ΔS ≥ 0 (the change in entropy is greater than or equal to 0). Another important equation is the Boltzmann equation, which relates the entropy of a system to the number of possible microstates it can occupy.
One example is the cooling of a hot cup of coffee. As time passes, the hot coffee will cool down and reach room temperature. This process can be explained by the increase in entropy as the hot molecules spread out and become more disordered.
The concept of time and entropy plays a crucial role in determining the ultimate fate of the universe. According to the theory of thermodynamic equilibrium, the universe will eventually reach a state of maximum entropy, also known as "heat death," where all energy is evenly distributed and no work can be done. This is often described as the end of time, as all events will cease to occur.