What is the energy of system A? 15 What is the energy of system B? 16 9J 8J 6J In how many ways can the energy of system A be distributed? 3J 4J OJ OJ In how many ways can the energy of system B be distributed? A В Which system has the greater entropy?

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Consider the two diagrams showing the energies (boxes) of each of four A particles and four B particles shown below. The dotted lines represent the allowed energies of each particle.

The answers for c) and d) are not 4 and 3.

What is the energy of
system A?
15
What is the energy of
16
9J
system B?
8J
6J
In how many ways can
the energy of system A
be distributed?
3J
4J
OJ
OJ
In how many ways can
the energy of system B
be distributed?
A
В
Which system has the
greater entropy?
Transcribed Image Text:What is the energy of system A? 15 What is the energy of 16 9J system B? 8J 6J In how many ways can the energy of system A be distributed? 3J 4J OJ OJ In how many ways can the energy of system B be distributed? A В Which system has the greater entropy?
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