## 4F.1

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

CosetteBackus_4F
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### 4F.1

Part C) Why would the entropy generated be less if you were in a room kept at 30. degrees Celsius?

AGaeta_2C
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### Re: 4F.1

The equation used is deltaSsurroundings= (-deltaH)/T
Since temperature is in the denominator, if that value is increased, then the overall value of the expression (deltaSsurroundings) would be smaller.

Diana_Diep2I
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### Re: 4F.1

Yes, because the temperature is larger in the denominator, the fraction would be smaller compared to if the temperature was smaller. This is also why a certain amount of heat has more effect on the entropy when the temperature is lower.

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