Rank from Smallest to Largest, the Changes in Entropy of a Pan

question 30

Multiple Choice

Rank from smallest to largest, the changes in entropy of a pan of water on a hot plate, as the temperature of the water

• A)1, 2, 3, 4
• B)3, 4, 1, 2
• C)1 and 2 tie, then 3 and 4 tie
• D)3 and 4 tie, then 1 and 2 tie
• E)4, 3, 2, 1

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or relationship between variables until evidence suggests otherwise.

Independent Means

Independent means refers to comparing the mean values of different groups in a study that are not related or interconnected.

T-statistic

A type of statistic used to estimate the significance of a parameter derived from a sample data set.

Statistically Significant

A determination that the observed effects or differences in data are unlikely to have occurred by chance, according to a pre-determined threshold.