Entropy: a System Consists of Two Very Large Thermal Reservoirs

question 5

Multiple Choice

Entropy: A system consists of two very large thermal reservoirs in contact with each other, one at temperature 300°C and the other at temperature 200°C. When 600 J of heat transfers from the 300°C reservoir to the 200°C reservoir, what is the change in entropy of this system?

• A) 0.221 J/K
• B) 1.00 J/K
• C) 5.00 J/K
• D) -1.00 J/K
• E) -2.31 J/K

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