Predict What Would Happen as the Entropy of a System

question 31

Multiple Choice

Predict what would happen as the entropy of a system approached 100%.

• A)All motion would stop.
• B)Randomness would become maximized.
• C)Order would become maximized.
• D)Heat would decrease.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Level

The state of balance where demand equals supply in a market, resulting in an optimal distribution of resources without excess supply or demand.

Price Ceiling

A maximum legal price above which a product cannot be sold; to have an impact, a price ceiling must be set below the equilibrium price.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, resulting in market balance.

Shortage

A market condition characterized by the demand for a product exceeding its supply, often leading to increased prices.