The Entropy Change in the Surroundings (S_surr) During a Spontaneous

question 165

Multiple Choice

The entropy change in the surroundings (S_surr) during a spontaneous process must be ________

• A)greater than zero.
• B)less than zero.
• C)equal to zero.
• D)greater than or equal to zero.
• E)greater than, less than, or equal to zero.

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Definitions:

Output

The quantity of goods or services produced by a firm, industry, or economy in a given time period.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs divided by the quantity of output produced, indicating the variable cost of producing each unit.

Marginal Cost

The price of manufacturing an additional unit of a product or service.

Shutdown

A short-term decision by a company to cease operations due to unfavorable market conditions, aiming to minimize losses.