## Degeneracy

Boltzmann Equation for Entropy: $S = k_{B} \ln W$

Erik Buetow 1F
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### Degeneracy

Is the only time that we will use the equation S=Kb*ln(W) be when we are given degeneracy? Or will it be used other times as well?

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### Re: Degeneracy

I believe that this equation, as well as the one used to calculate degeneracy when given # of molecules and # of microstates, would be the main ways in which we might be expected to apply this concept.

Sahil Jog 1F
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### Re: Degeneracy

We would use this equation when we are given the degeneracy, but Lavelle might make us calculate W first. Remember that W=(# of positions the molecules could be at)^(# of atoms or molecules).

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### Re: Degeneracy

How are we able to determine the microstates? Is it given?

Nathan Rothschild_2D
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### Re: Degeneracy

You don't have to calculate the number of microstates , it will be given.

Rida Ismail 2E
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### Re: Degeneracy

This equation will probably be the only way that he asked us to calculate degeneracy. Also the amount of micro states will be given and from that we calculate W

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