Which uses more energy, a 250 W TV set in 1 hr, or a 1200 W toaster in 10 minutes?

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Chapter4: The Second Law Of Thermodynamics
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Problem 17CQ: Discuss the entropy changes in the systems of Question 21.10 in terms of disorder.
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