Calculating entropy

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Janelle2E
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Calculating entropy

Postby Janelle2E » Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:55 pm

When calculating entropy, in what situations would we use Delta S = kBlnW. I know the value of kB, but what is the value of w?
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505998141
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Re: Calculating entropy

Postby 505998141 » Sun Mar 17, 2024 11:56 pm

W is not work. It is the number of microstates possible.
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