A 91.1 kg log falls from a height of 23.9 m into a lake. If the log, the lake, and the air are all at 31.8 °C, find the change in entropy of the Universe during this process.

University Physics Volume 2
18th Edition
ISBN:9781938168161
Author:OpenStax
Publisher:OpenStax
Chapter4: The Second Law Of Thermodynamics
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 53P: A copper rod of cross-sectional area 5.0 cm2 and length 5.0 m conducts heat from a heat reservoir at...
icon
Related questions
Question

A 91.1 kg log falls from a height of 23.9 m into a lake. If the log, the lake, and the air are all at 31.8 °C, find the change in entropy of the Universe during this process.

Expert Solution
Step 1

Convert the temperature from degree Celsius to Kelvin.

Physics homework question answer, step 1, image 1

Step 2

All the potential energy of the log lost in the process of falling gets converted to the heat lost to the surrounding. Therefore,

Physics homework question answer, step 2, image 1

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 3 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Second law of thermodynamics
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
University Physics Volume 2
University Physics Volume 2
Physics
ISBN:
9781938168161
Author:
OpenStax
Publisher:
OpenStax
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Physics
ISBN:
9781133104261
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781938168000
Author:
Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs
Publisher:
OpenStax College
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:
9781337553278
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern …
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern …
Physics
ISBN:
9781337553292
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781305952300
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning