Practice Second Law of Thermodynamics - B.4.2 | Theme B: The Particulate Nature of Matter | IB Grade 12 Diploma Programme Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is entropy?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about disorder in different objects.

Question 2

Easy

State the Second Law of Thermodynamics.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens to order in natural processes.

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Question 1

What happens to the total entropy of a closed system over time?

  • It decreases.
  • It remains constant.
  • It increases.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the natural tendency toward disorder.

Question 2

True or False: Heat can spontaneously flow from a colder body to a hotter body.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the direction of heat transfer.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain how the Second Law of Thermodynamics can affect the efficiency of engines and refrigerators.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the heat exchanges in these devices.

Question 2

Calculate the change in entropy when 2 kg of ice at -5Β°C melts and warms to 0Β°C.

πŸ’‘ Hint: You'll need to apply the latent heat formula for the melting.

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